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"The Honorary Marine" title reinforces the special bond between the American people and the Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps.
The title Marine is a revered designation that affords a special distinction to those who earn it. Therefore, only the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) can officially designate an individual as an "Honorary Marine." For additional information on this program, click here.
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KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker received the Honorary Marine title in recognition of his service with and
alongside Marines throughout a highly distinguished 41-year diplomatic career as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Gen. John R. Allen, the
commander of the 50-nation International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) coalition, presided over the ceremony July 22.
"I am deeply, deeply touched," said Crocker following the surprise announcement, which came during a farewell dinner in his honor as he prepares to conclude his tour in Afghanistan and retire from the U.S. Foreign Service. "Those of you who know me, know how deeply attached I am to the Marine Corps. There has always been -- my whole career -- a special bond between me and the United States Marine Corps."
Nominated by his Marine Security Detachment, Crocker is the 75th recipient of the prestigious title.
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IWAKUNI, Japan - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 recognized Machiko Hamamoto, affectionately known as “Mama-san," as an honorary Marine for her many years of dutiful service in a ceremony at the Strike Fighter Squadron 94 hangar here Tuesday. The title of Honorary Marine is an award bestowed on civilians who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. The award is approved solely by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. “She’s a big proponent for advocating all the good things the U.S. military does,” said Lt. Col. Charles A. Redden, MALS-12 commanding officer.
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Camp Lejeune, N.C. -- Fisher House Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Fisher, was recently made an Honorary Marine the same week he joined Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Rear Adm. Karen Flaherty in the dedication of the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Battalion Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), commemorating the opening of the facilities. "The Fisher House Foundation would never leave a military family behind while their loved ones healed," Fisher said during the dedication ceremony. This is Fisher House number 49, and to date the Foundation has built 53 Fisher Houses, accomodated 142,000 families and helped military families save 165 million dollars. Read more here
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The most recent Honorary Marine, Ike Skelton, former United States Representative for Missouri's 4th congressional district and former chairman of the Armed Services Committee, was awarded the title Dec. 1, 2010. Skelton is the first U.S. congressman to be awarded the Honorary Marine title. “It was a thrill of a lifetime receiving this award,” said Skelton. “Knowing Marines and the type of people they are, it’s as special as it comes.” Skelton’s appreciation for the military was made apparent throughout his time in congress. “He has made a life-time commitment to the armed services, the people who serve and their families,” according to a recommendation letter from the commandant of the Marine Corps. “Skelton is, in many ways, the father of the modern Professional Military Education system.” Read more here
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AUSTRALIA — Retired Royal Australian Marine, Col. Ivan J. Cahill, was awarded the title of Honorary U.S. Marine Nov. 19 for his conduct as the company commander of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, from Dec. 1, 1967 to Dec. 31, 1968 during the Vietnam War.Read more here
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RICHMOND, Va. —Former Marine poolee Derrick Owen was awarded the title Honorary Marine during a ceremony in front of a gathering of friends and family at the Marine Corps Reserve Center, Newport News, Va., July 23, 2010. It is a distinct honor rarely awarded, but Derrick’s story is uncommon, and his dedication to service demanded recognition. Read more here
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FORT WORTH, Texas - Briana Menendez gives a high five to the Mayor of Fort Worth, Mayor Michael J. Moncrief, moments after she is made an Honorary Marine during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base here Jan. 25, 2010. Read more here or Click here for local news coverage.
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LINCROFT, New Jersey - Using rulers and measuring blocks for added precision, Frank DeAngelis, a former sailor and World War II veteran who has dedicated his free time over the past 40 years to making shadow boxes for service members, creates a shadow box for a Marine who was killed in action while serving in Iraq. DeAngelis has a shadow box workstation in the basement of his Lincroft, N.J., home and has made well over 1,000 shadow boxes for fellow service members and fallen service members over the past 40 years. He was named Honorary Marine July 30, 2009 for the hundreds of shadow boxes he has made for Marines. (photo Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes) Click here to view video |
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PHOENIX, Arizona - Marines from Recruiting Station Phoenix pose with 16-year-old Eleazar Rodriguez, one of the Corps’ newest “Honorary Marines,” during a presentation ceremony Sept. 27, 2008, in phoenix. Rodriguez was presented a bon-a-fide certificate by Col. Mark Toal, commanding officer, 8th Marine Corps District. Rodriguez is one of the few individuals to receive the coveted Honorary Marine title, a title which only the Commandant of the Marine Corps has the authority to approve. (photo by Sgt. Ashley L. Unfried-Snipes) |
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WASHINGTON - Gen. James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps, designated the Rev. Peter F. Vasko an "Honorary Marine" Dec. 12, 2008, during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Click here to view video |
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BELLEAU, France - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway presents Gilles Lagin, Belleau Wood historian, with a certificate recognizing him as an Honorary Marine at the Bulldog Fountain in Belleau, France, May 25. Lagin is one of a few non-U.S. citizens to earn the title honorary Marine for his life-long dedication to preserving the history of the Marines who fought in Belleau Wood during World War I. | |
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2012 AMBASSADOR RYAN C. CROCKER 2011 MAMA-SAN MACHIKO HAMAMOTO 2011 KENNETH FISHER 2010 REP. IKE SKELTON 2010 COL. IVAN J. CAHILL 2010 DR. HOWARD SHORT 2010 DERRICK OWEN 2010 BRIANA MENENDEZ 2009 FRANK T. DEANGELIS 2009 JOSEPH E. ROBERT Jr. 2008 ELEAZAR RODRIGUEZ 2008 FATHER PETER VASCO 2007 DR. RONALD K. LINGLE 2007 GILLES LAGIN 2007 JUDGE LAWRENCE IRVING 2007 ARNOLD FISHER 2006 CHUCK NORRIS 2006 THOMAS A. COTTONE JR. 2006 LESLIE GELB 2006 JOHN INNES 2006 MARY HOWELL 2005 MICHAEL ANSARI 2005 HUNTER BOX 2003 TIMOTHY JOHN RAFE 2003 PETER MURPHY 2003 JOSEPH STEPHENS 2003 DODGE ACKERMAN 2002 GEORGE MURPHY 2002 SHANNON SPANN 2002 ERIC REAMS 2002 ROLAND JABAUT 2002 WILLIAM EDWARDS 2002 GERALD E. DANIELS 2002 SIR MARTIN CLEMENS 2002 GREGORY COLLINS 2002 CLARK & ALICE SEFTON 2002 CAPTAIN GEORGE PUCCIARELLI, USN 2002 RON FRASER 2001 BARBARA WOODBURY 2001 SHINGO ARASAKI 2001 VERNA RESPASS 2001 JIM NABORS 2001 BETTYE DALEY 2001 SENATOR MAX CLELAND 2001 SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE 2001 GALEN MEDINA 2001 EDWARD WALSH 2001 RANDY RANDALL 2001 PATRICK LYNCH 2001 ALEX KAPITANSKI 2001 DR. FELIX DE WELDON 2001 H. LEE DIXON 2001 CARLOS BERRA 2000 ARTHUR GOLDBERG 2000 TSUI CHI HSII 2000 VICTOR GAINOR 2000 BOB KERRY 2000 COREY DEPOOTER 1999 LOGAN GATEWOOD 1999 TYLER WILLIS 1998 SAMUEL ARDITO 1996 THOMAS CAVANAUGH 1996 JOE ROSENTHAL 1995 MICHAEL SWENTON 1994 THOMAS KLOSTERMAN 1994 JEREMY ROGERS 1993 BENJAMIN DEGROOT 1993 DENNIS MUHA 1993 HEATHER HALLOWAY 1992 JASON WHITE 1992 JOHNNY GRANT 1992 JACLYN MCKENNEY 1992 GERALD MAY MCRANEY 1992 JOHN JACOB MOSELY 1992 TROY WOOD | |
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