Sentinels at the Bacchanal
The United States military participated in a public spectacle in Washington, D.C., blending politics, entertainment, and national symbolism. This event reminded the author of a speech by Tom Wolfe, who discussed the potential consequences of a society where fewer citizens have direct experience with military service. The speech highlighted the possibility of the military becoming a profession apart, with its members standing apart from the broader culture as sentinels of discipline and duty.
- ▪The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon participated in the UFC Freedom 250 ceremonial weigh-in at the Ellipse by the White House on June 13, 2026.
- ▪Tom Wolfe spoke at West Point on October 8, 1987, about the meaning of freedom and the potential consequences of a society with fewer citizens having direct experience with military service.
- ▪The event in Washington, D.C., included military musicians, a flyover, and a joint color guard, as well as officers serving as aides to VIPs and members of the National Guard providing site security.
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| Publication time | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:08:42 GMT |
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Sentinels at the BacchanalMilitary participation in the spectacle in D.C. is a reminder that trust in our armed forces depends on them standing apart.Mark HertlingJun 15, 20262823ShareThe United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon onstage during the UFC Freedom 250 ceremonial weigh-in at the Ellipse by the White House on June 13, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)OVER THE WEEKEND, military service members participated in the public spectacle in Washington that blended politics, entertainment, celebrity, and national symbolism.
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