Greetings and Aloha,
Please find the attached appropriate for coverage.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii continues to investigate a video of a Marine
mistreating a puppy that gained widespread attention on the internet
Monday. The content of the video is deplorable and contrary to the high
standards we expect of every Marine at home and abroad.
Very Respectfully,
Binford R. Strickland
1stLt, U.S. Marine Corps
Deputy Director, Public Affairs
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Office: (808) 257-8870
Cell: (808) 630-8295
Fax: (808) 257-2511
"Hard work spotlights the character of people:
some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses,
and some don't turn up at all." -Sam Ewing
For Immediate Release
Release 26-08
Mar. 05, 2008
Internet video of Marine mistreating puppy
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Oahu – Marine Corps Base Hawaii continues to investigate a video of a Marine mistreating a puppy that gained widespread attention on the internet Monday. The content of the video is deplorable and contrary to the high standards we expect of every Marine at home and abroad.
MCBH learned of the video Monday morning and immediately began an investigation to confirm the authenticity of the video and the persons responsible for the video. The investigation will be thorough and will examine each person involved. Upon completion of the investigation, it will be reviewed by each Marine’s commander who will determine the appropriate action to take in each case.
No charges have been filed at this time. In the event that any Marine is charged with an offense, he will be afforded the constitutional and due process protections guaranteed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The vast majority of Marines conduct their duties in an honorable and compassionate manner that brings great credit upon the Marine Corps and the United States. There have been numerous stories of Marines adopting pets and bringing them home from Iraq or helping to arrange life-saving medical care for Iraqi children. Those are the stories that exemplify what we stand for and how most Marines behave.
If you have a comment regarding this incident we encourage you to visit our Web site and leave a comment or concern at
www.mcbh.usmc.mil and click on the
mcbh.pao.fct@nmci.usmc.mil e-mail link. Incoming statements and comments will be compiled in a database for use in this situation.
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