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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.
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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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Honorary Marine Designees |
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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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