POST OF THE CORPS
The Kingdom of Denmark
Marines Leap at Probability to Serve
Within the Shadow of Vikings
By P.T. Brent
“I’m proud of the younger males in E mbassy Copenhagen’s Marine Seurity Guard Detachment. It’s not only a query of feeling more secure with the Marines manning Post 1, which I do, of course. It’s what they contribute to our diplomatic mission in a broader sense. They are the first People that embassy visitors meet, and they represent our country extremely effectively. They are the embodiment of American patriotism. They are also an integral half of our inside embassy community.”
—James P. Cain U.S. Ambassador to Denmark
The architecturally distinctive Copenhagen metropolis corridor serves to remind leathernecks within the American Embassy Marine Safety Guard Detachment that they’ve a singular alternative to serve their nation and Corps whereas experiencing a unique tradition and studying a brand new language.
What a deal … being an MSG—a Marine safety guard—primarily based at the American Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmarok.
“The artwork of diplomacy is telling your familyandfriendsyouarebeingsentaway to embassy duty in Scandinaby way of and not grinning,” mentioned one veteran Marine officer. Whatachancetoseethe world, experience different cultures and other people, be taught languages and have a unique job that actually counts.
Marine safety guards are all volunteers. They’re excellent Marines chosen from the very best the Corps has to offer. Mature young People, on the average, they have accomplished one tour within the Marine Corps previous to this handpicked State Division duty. Unmarried, besides for the detachment commander, and provided safety clearances before they change into an embassy or consulate watchstander, these Marines are “Ambassadors in Blue.”
P. T. BRENT
For many, this is a pivotal second. It’s the responsibility project that may resolve if they may decide to a long-term profession as a leatherneck. Not all candidates graduate from the training. Their appearance, ci vil-ian apparel (paid for by the Marine Corps), maturity and a report of no earlier violations all goes into the analysis during the coaching on the Marine Safety Guard Faculty in Quantico, Va. Every Marine who graduates earns the seal of approval and