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  1. The Latte salute,
    Omitting any salute when getting off helicopter,
    Forcing Marine to hold umbrella in Rose Garden,
    Michelle’s gripe, “All this for a flag?”
    and Marines forced to render their weapons inoperable before fleeing Yemen on private carriers….

    He’s really putsching it, ain’t he?.

    US Marines ordered to SURRENDER WEAPONS before evacuating Yemen Embassy.
    The Kelly File/Fox News / 02/11/2015

    Megan Kelly just reported that Marines were ordered by the state department to remove clips and surrender weapons before leaving the Yemen Embassy. She reports that it is unprecedented, backed up by Jack Keene. Marines under that order are furious.

    Clarity on Marine Security Force departure from Yemen (Official USMC Statement)

    USMC.mil | February 11, 2015 | USMC Public Affairs

    HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS, WASHINGTON — The Marine Security Force left the American embassy in Yemen for the movement to the airfield as part of the “ordered departure” with only personal weapons. All crew served weapons were destroyed at the embassy prior to movement. None of them were ‘handed over’ in any way to anyone. The destruction of weapons at the embassy and the airport was carried out in accordance with an approved destruction plan. Upon arrival at the airfield, all personal weapons were rendered inoperable in accordance with advance planning.

    Pentagon loses track of $500 million in weapons, equipment given to Yemen
    Washington Post | March 17, 2015 | By Craig Whitlock

    U.S. Gov’t to Americans Trapped in Yemen: Call India
    Washington Free Beacon | 4-7-2015 | Aaron Macleon

    The State Department is telling U.S. citizens fleeing the fighting in Yemen to contact the government of India or an international NGO dedicated to migrant rights for help, according to the website for the abandoned U.S. embassy in Sanaa and statements by Indian government officials. The Chinese Navy last week evacuated hundreds of people from the war-torn country. Russia, Canada, and France are also reported to have recently conducted evacuations of their own. The website of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Yemen posted two messages on Monday laying out options for American citizens looking to flee the country.

    U.S. expedites arms shipments to coalition bombing Yemen
    Reuters.com | Angus McDowall and Mohammed Mukhashaf

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