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Originally Posted by Stan187
Well he was given an honorary promotion to Gunnery Sergeant by the USMC.
And people like it because Gunny is funny.
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Like in "Not real" a PR stunt, doesn't mean anything. Doesn't increase his retirement check ect... How many of the other Honorary Marines or people that have received Honorary Rank wear it on their uniform or use it in their name?
There are a lot of real Gunnies, both active duty and retired, that were not happy with General Jones giving away "Honorary" rank. Nor the little PR "I'm super Marine" that Ermey posted about it on his web site. Or that he wears the chevrons on his real uniforms.
The only official "Honorary" rank was that for military personnel that are what use to be called Tombstone promotions. Upon retirement personnel that had been awarded the Medal of Honor, Navy/Distinguished Service/Air Force cross were advanced 1 rank. But it didn't count towards retirement pay. It would be the rank however if you were called back to active service in time of war. That ended in the late 50s. Now those hero's are awarded a 10% increase in retirement pay.
General Jones was also the one that made Chuck Norris and "Honorary Marine" and Jim Nabor's an "Honorary PFC" than an "Honorary Corporal".
No wonder he was able to continue service after being CMC. He had the PR angle down pat.
(edit) sorry for the rant but I EARNED my Gunny stripes. I get a little ticked when I see something I worked hard for being given away, then used for self promotion