Both Richard Dean Anderson & Amanda Tapping were given honorary ranks because of the positive image they had created for the image of the Air Force. RDA was made a honorary Brigadier General. & Tapping was made honorary an Colonel. Stargate significantly boosted recruitment numbers within the Air Force. Especially for the recruitment of women in the science & technical based roles within the Air Force.
_SG1_ [and _Atlantis_ ] had close ties to the DoD over the years because they always portrayed the USAF with respect, dignity, honor and accuracy, and didn't let Hollywood-style antics get in the way... erm, for the most part and as far as a sci-fi show would let them. It was because of this relationship that the real Chief of Staff General Ryan (and a few other real USAF personnel) was invited in for a cameo as a sign of thanks from the show.
Yeah. Though IIRC, Richard Dean Anderson asked him if there were Colonels like his character and Ryan said something along the lines of: "Oh yes, and worse." :D
Richard Dean Anderson actually asked General Ryan if there were special forces guys and pilots who were as crazy as O'Neill was. Ryan claimed that there were guys ten times worse in the actual Air Force.
@@Willaev I remember a few years ago, was speaking to a friend who joined the army. He never saw SG-1 before, we watched a few episodes and we ended up talking about "if this was real." I asked him if O'Neill was real, would he be court marshaled. His response was "in all likely hood, yes. There are people who say and do a heck of a lot worse on the base he was stationed at.
That was a 100% genuine reaction as richard dean anderson was not expecting the real general ryan he was expecting an actor, so u could say for a split second he broke character
One of the best scenes ever in the show. It's like you can hear Jack count the stars on General Ryan's shoulders before he says, "THE General Ryan?" LOL
The US Air Force was so pleased with the positive view given by the show, actual Air Force brass had cameos throughout the series. I believe General Jumper also had a cameo.
@@samsonguy10k Not sure, but I can tell you what he was thinking about Kinsey. It’s the same thing he’d be thinking about Biden and Harris if he were in a room with them “a quick snap of the neck and I’d be a hero”
@@matthew8153 I thought you guys learned the lesson last time. The brass isn't a member of your little cult. That's why they all resigned when Big Orange was in charge.
@@hafor2846 yea they are a part of the leftist cult. Anyone who thinks the current administration is doing a good job with things is certainly a certified member of it.
The personnel stationed at Beale AFB made a few Stargate references to us during our ROTC field trip. Not a single cadet in my group seemed to get it or recognize it. This franchise holds a special place in the good graces of the Air Force for 20 years of making it look good, and yet the newest crop of commissioned Air Force officers seem to have no idea what it is or appreciation for what it represents.
If you're about 20 circa 2020 you were a kid when the series ended. Unless you were big into sci fi from a young age odds are good you won't recognise anything.
"*The* General Ryan? Chief of Staff? ... So, uh ... what brings you to our little secret base, sir?" "That would be the _ridiculous_ mission you just mentioned." (crestfallen whisper, eyes lowered) "Of course it would..."
Something we all ought to remember. Technically he's now Brigadier General Richard Dean Anderson, as he was given the honorary title before SG1 even finished.
Just too bad every damn place they went was like a forest in Canada, kinda how Doctor Who always used the same quarry in the old days. One reason I really liked Farscape-places looked DIFFERENT.
I stopped watching NCIS a good while ago once they replaced most of the main characters. Used to follow it intently up to about the beginning of season 12. It just felt like the series was recycling a lot of stuff.
Yup. I was surprised it lasted as long as it did. As is always the case most actors don't want to be locked in to one character, no matter how good that character. Alan Alda never really got a significant role after MASH. Most stars of shows like that end up doing off Broadway or indie films.
David Kelly he probably knew but not until that day. Then again it wouldn't be out of the question for that to be an actual reaction though I dont know if the RDA could hold character in that case.
Its possible that he didn't know the actor in the scene would be played by the actual General Ryan till shortly before shooting started even though he did have the scene rehearsed.
I always find it fun when a non professional actor steps into a role to do a cameo of themselves in a TV show or movie. Admittedly the roles are small, not particularly complex, and it's not like they need to express complicated emotions or lines, but it is fun to see an average non-pro person from professional life managing to act alongside professional actors and not standing out particularly. I think a lot of folks, if they weren't aware who Ryan was, might have thought he was just a fictional general in the USAF and this was an actor hired to play the role.
Y'know, as much as I hate bad acting, I kinda don't mind it when a real-life non-actor does something like this. It's like watching someone take a dip in someone else's pool and try to swim...but, for fun!
You know what's funny? General Ryan commented and said there really are Colonel's and Generals with the attitude and snarky comebacks just like O'Neill.
O'Neil is a great officer. lacks tact so in real life he would likely never make general unless he was polished in command and general staff college. I served under colonel griffith who made 2 stars and was a lot like o'neill as a colonel. great officers speak the truth and accomplish missions while realizing lives are in the balance.
First time ever that Jack O'Neill was at a loss of words. Talking about putting one's foot in one's own mouth. Right at the time that one didn't realize that the United States Air Force Chief of Staff was in the same room. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Superiorer It could’ve done without Bill Lie, I mean Nye. To be honest that entire episode was stupid and shows why they canceled the show to keep the liberals from taking over.
Remember hearing that Richard Dean Anderson asked General Michael E. Ryan if there were people like him (his character) in the USAF of rank. General Michael E. Ryan said yes very much so.
I’m glad that General Hammond didn’t tell General Ryan that Colonel O’Neill is a pain in the ass, like he tells the other Colonel who is assigned to mine the planet for naquadah
The funny part is Richard Dean asked Genral Ryan what happen if a Col. acted that way what would happen. He told Richard that it wasn't uncommon and he didn't consider it disrepectful.
To be honest its pretty rare to actually see a 4 star if you're not at the Pentagon but your average base so the first time you see one you may not recognise them. Pictures and real life are different. But the 4 stars should pop out no matter what.
I think part of this scene was also improved because of the way it was said. I also think that RDA only got half the script with a vague description of the scene
Its weird I watched Stargate growing up all the time but I never noticed Jacks lysp. Its not till I'm watching all these CZcams videos that I'm noticing
@@leogetz3570 apparently I've lost the falaxtus to speak properly. Bend your Kozars. There is nothing Kruvus with me. I see it, and stuff just pops into my fron!!
I am pretty damn sure he could not take her place. This isnt about being equally smart this is just about the intellectual repository of the person. And I am pretty sure Oneill isnt the type of guy thats doing math all day. So he probably doesnt know the toolbox of neither, math nor physics so obviously he also couldnt apply it.
I can see why he is a four star general - that gaze is somewhat intimidating. And O'Neill is somewhat dim in not noticing a high ranker on first entering the room...
I was wondering if that was the real Chief of Staff of the air force. I saw this episode just recently, and I was trying to see if he was mentioned in the credits but it wasn't.
+Duo Maxwell thank you for the response and I just watched it, at the end of the episode Hammond asked if he could do anything to repay Oneil and Oniel says that at a later date he could buy back his soul. Was there ever an episode where Hammond helps Oniel
Thanks for that info.....I did not know that you don't salute indoors. I'm actually watching this episode right now and cadet Haley saluted when she reported to the office of the academy General and stated "reporting as ordered" Looks like enlisted personnel salute indoors when reporting to an officer.
Both Richard Dean Anderson & Amanda Tapping were given honorary ranks because of the positive image they had created for the image of the Air Force. RDA was made a honorary Brigadier General. & Tapping was made honorary an Colonel.
Stargate significantly boosted recruitment numbers within the Air Force. Especially for the recruitment of women in the science & technical based roles within the Air Force.
wow, didn't know the show had such an impact. thanks for sharing!
_SG1_ [and _Atlantis_ ] had close ties to the DoD over the years because they always portrayed the USAF with respect, dignity, honor and accuracy, and didn't let Hollywood-style antics get in the way... erm, for the most part and as far as a sci-fi show would let them. It was because of this relationship that the real Chief of Staff General Ryan (and a few other real USAF personnel) was invited in for a cameo as a sign of thanks from the show.
Amethyst We need more shows like SG1 and less Riverdale and Black Lightning.
robopam
_Amen!_
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals#Television
robopam So true we need to see more positive & less BS Sci Fi shows on both television & the big screen.
In case it's not clear, it's the REAL, non-fictional, General Michael E. Ryan, who at the time was really the USAF chief of staff.
Ha, that's so cool!
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sute
Cool cameo.
Yeah. Though IIRC, Richard Dean Anderson asked him if there were Colonels like his character and Ryan said something along the lines of:
"Oh yes, and worse." :D
That's awesome! I never knew that!
Richard Dean Anderson actually asked General Ryan if there were special forces guys and pilots who were as crazy as O'Neill was. Ryan claimed that there were guys ten times worse in the actual Air Force.
Easily the best part.
That's actually pretty awesome.
Probably referring to the Air Force PJs, pararescue jumpers. Crazy angels of mercy.
@@Willaev I remember a few years ago, was speaking to a friend who joined the army. He never saw SG-1 before, we watched a few episodes and we ended up talking about "if this was real." I asked him if O'Neill was real, would he be court marshaled. His response was "in all likely hood, yes. There are people who say and do a heck of a lot worse on the base he was stationed at.
That's not exactly what happened or what was said.
Man, memory can be a bitch sometimes, eh?
Love how worried he looked when (the real) General Ryan said he's read a lot about him from General Hammond's reports, lmao.
That was a 100% genuine reaction as richard dean anderson was not expecting the real general ryan he was expecting an actor, so u could say for a split second he broke character
One of the best scenes ever in the show. It's like you can hear Jack count the stars on General Ryan's shoulders before he says, "THE General Ryan?" LOL
LMFAO
Thee
I served under General Ryan when he was just a Colonel in Japan flying F-16's. He was and still is a great man and a fine officer.
I don't know why, but just this scene makes me like him. I hadn't even known until reading the comments he's really a general either.
This is so awesome, I'm literally speachless.
IMHO, he did a pretty good job.
Angelo Clements
I remember seeing General Ryan at the next State of the Union Address. I got so excited!
And apparently a great actor too 😅
The real General Ryan turns around smiling: "Got your hands full with this one eh George".
Golden
The US Air Force was so pleased with the positive view given by the show, actual Air Force brass had cameos throughout the series. I believe General Jumper also had a cameo.
Yes. In Season 7
He appeared in Lost City Pt 2 as himself in the Oval Office. I often wondered what he thought of President Henry Hayes.
@@samsonguy10k
Not sure, but I can tell you what he was thinking about Kinsey. It’s the same thing he’d be thinking about Biden and Harris if he were in a room with them “a quick snap of the neck and I’d be a hero”
@@matthew8153 I thought you guys learned the lesson last time. The brass isn't a member of your little cult. That's why they all resigned when Big Orange was in charge.
@@hafor2846 yea they are a part of the leftist cult. Anyone who thinks the current administration is doing a good job with things is certainly a certified member of it.
My favorite part is that off-screen RDA asked General Ryan if there were Air Force colonels as bad as Jack.
Ryan's response was "worse."
Best excuse to miss a memo ever. I was not on the planet.
First time O'Neill is speechless and owned.
I don't think so. He was definitely made speechless by Master Bra'tac before this episode. Most definitely the Knox(/Noxx?).
4 Stars can do that....
@@KosukiFireTrue!
The personnel stationed at Beale AFB made a few Stargate references to us during our ROTC field trip. Not a single cadet in my group seemed to get it or recognize it.
This franchise holds a special place in the good graces of the Air Force for 20 years of making it look good, and yet the newest crop of commissioned Air Force officers seem to have no idea what it is or appreciation for what it represents.
If you're about 20 circa 2020 you were a kid when the series ended. Unless you were big into sci fi from a young age odds are good you won't recognise anything.
"*The* General Ryan? Chief of Staff? ... So, uh ... what brings you to our little secret base, sir?"
"That would be the _ridiculous_ mission you just mentioned."
(crestfallen whisper, eyes lowered) "Of course it would..."
Jack's full of fangirling
*fanboying.
I was looking for this comment
"On"
Got to give it to General Ryan, he's very good for a non-actor. Non-actor cameos can be wooden as hell, he's really not bad!
Well just look at R. Lee Ermey. He started out as an advisor and upon noticing his talent for acting he became an Icon.
Once you become an officer in the military you have to be able to act. That way if everyone else is panicking you can keep them together.
You can see towards the end of the scene, he was trying v hard to keep a straight face.
It helps that it’s a small cameo and is exactly how he’d respond to the situation if it was real.
General Ryan must have been a huge fan of Stargate SG-1 himself.
The entire Air Force was :P
Something we all ought to remember. Technically he's now Brigadier General Richard Dean Anderson, as he was given the honorary title before SG1 even finished.
This scene makes me think that we actually do have a stargate program and SG-1 is our "Wormhole X-Treme!" to create plausible deniability.
Still one of the best TV series EVER! Like NCIS (the one in DC) it was a case of great writers, smart directors and a fabulous cast everyone loved.
Just too bad every damn place they went was like a forest in Canada, kinda how Doctor Who always used the same quarry in the old days. One reason I really liked Farscape-places looked DIFFERENT.
I stopped watching NCIS a good while ago once they replaced most of the main characters. Used to follow it intently up to about the beginning of season 12. It just felt like the series was recycling a lot of stuff.
Yup. I was surprised it lasted as long as it did. As is always the case most actors don't want to be locked in to one character, no matter how good that character. Alan Alda never really got a significant role after MASH. Most stars of shows like that end up doing off Broadway or indie films.
From what I read RDA did NOT KNOW he was going to be there that day, (change in the General's plans)
So was this reaction legit or did he know before shooting?
David Kelly he probably knew but not until that day. Then again it wouldn't be out of the question for that to be an actual reaction though I dont know if the RDA could hold character in that case.
there prolly was an original shoot of RDA not knowing, but this was definitely rehearsed @@AdeptKing
Its possible that he didn't know the actor in the scene would be played by the actual General Ryan till shortly before shooting started even though he did have the scene rehearsed.
Loved the general making a real appearance
Top man sir thank you
I always find it fun when a non professional actor steps into a role to do a cameo of themselves in a TV show or movie. Admittedly the roles are small, not particularly complex, and it's not like they need to express complicated emotions or lines, but it is fun to see an average non-pro person from professional life managing to act alongside professional actors and not standing out particularly. I think a lot of folks, if they weren't aware who Ryan was, might have thought he was just a fictional general in the USAF and this was an actor hired to play the role.
General Ryan wasn’t a “Oh hey here’s a celebrity so watch this episode,” it’s a natural response to the situation of SGC.
Y'know, as much as I hate bad acting, I kinda don't mind it when a real-life non-actor does something like this. It's like watching someone take a dip in someone else's pool and try to swim...but, for fun!
+eXa12 That's fair. Like I said, a dip in someone else's pool, not necessarily a whole lap.
Everyone should be convincingly able to play one character - themselves.
Theomite I think that was him just being him.
It’s not bad acting. He’s just kind of wooden whenever speaking in public
I think he did a decent job here, way better than some other folks who have done real-life cameos on other shows
Wow. Someone who actually made O'Neill nervous.
You know what's funny? General Ryan commented and said there really are Colonel's and Generals with the attitude and snarky comebacks just like O'Neill.
Apparently the producers asked if there where any officers as bad as O’Neill in real life and the answers was that there where worse
O'Neil is a great officer. lacks tact so in real life he would likely never make general unless he was polished in command and general staff college. I served under colonel griffith who made 2 stars and was a lot like o'neill as a colonel. great officers speak the truth and accomplish missions while realizing lives are in the balance.
What do you mean by bad? Do you mean crazy?
@@AdeptKing Exactly. They have Colonels like O'Neill, and WORSE.
@@AdeptKing Also insubordinate if I recall SG1 correctly.
That opening shot is nice.
Finally I found the comment I was looking for! The little earth chevron out of focus, brilliant!
General Hammond is also just a big huggable father bear. It's also in his character. How could you not like him.
...shouldn't there have been a memo?
TeutonicKnight92 you were off world.
Jack isn’t getting all his memos.
Would Jack even read memos?
I think thats part of the joke "Didn't get the memo" he never does(cause he never looks)...
An email, group text.....something.
deer in the head lights look
I get the giggles every time I see this scene. And it's not painful comedy, which is even cooler.
That Gen Ryan just exudes gravitas as he should !
I had no idea this was the real life Chief of Staff until this video. What a cameo
The little "dun" of the soundtrack at 00:21, it's like you can hear Jack's brain go blank for a moment😂
For the first time Jack is almost speechless. It's a miracle.
I love this scene the blank expression on his face makes it all that much more funny. Oh and the shouldn't there be a memo. So funny.
Definitely funny how he comes in charging in with a full rant of how silly the mission seems and then proceeded to leave apologizing and kissing buts
a nice big slice of humble pie, with a little cheddar on top for character.
"Thus far, we like your work." Thus far. 🤣
One of the best scenes and 'gags' in TV series history.
I love RDA's reaction. If that WA reheated rehearsed, it was done extremely well, even if not, well, it's all done by RDA.
Fun fact: Don S Davis served in the military before becoming an actor. That makes TWO real life veterans in this scene.
First time ever that Jack O'Neill was at a loss of words. Talking about putting one's foot in one's own mouth. Right at the time that one didn't realize that the United States Air Force Chief of Staff was in the same room. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is exactly the reason people are convinced there really is a Stargate under Cheyenne Mountain.
"Thank you sir...sirs...both of you." 🤣 🤣 🤣
Cameo appearance to make the DOD happy
And at the end of S7 they got John Jumper, Ryan's real-life successor :)
Ok i thought the geberal actually wasn't bad here. The eyebrow thing he does to Jack after mentioning the mission is brilliant
Oh I love this scene and I also really enjoy the behind the scenes interview in regards to this few minutes here. I crack up laughing every time
This is my favourite scene in the whole series, so Classic.
OMG, I love everything about that.
I didnt know this at the time. What a cool guest appearance. I also loved Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson on SGA
Superiorer
It could’ve done without Bill Lie, I mean Nye.
To be honest that entire episode was stupid and shows why they canceled the show to keep the liberals from taking over.
@@matthew8153 Crazy americans. You guys take your politics and push it into every other subject.
Superiorer
That’s one of the reasons why we rule the world.
@@matthew8153 yep, on military. Dont think you rule in anything else.
Superiorer
You’re watching American TV. I’ll bet you also listen to American music and wear American clothes.
Remember hearing that Richard Dean Anderson asked General Michael E. Ryan if there were people like him (his character) in the USAF of rank. General Michael E. Ryan said yes very much so.
I miss this tv show 😞
its funny how he said got your hands full with that one typical military ,
I’m glad that General Hammond didn’t tell General Ryan that Colonel O’Neill is a pain in the ass, like he tells the other Colonel who is assigned to mine the planet for naquadah
RDA in one of the videos on here tells that he asked Ryan if there were people in the military like O'Neil and Ryan said yes, and worse.
Probably my second favourite scene in the SG-1universe (the whole of 1969 is my favourite!)
Thank you General Milley.
I actually met General Ryan!
Frankie Lerma Cool! Did you ask him about his appearance on Stargate? Or did you meet him before that?
_the_ general Ryan?
NoName Yes. The guy that comes out in this scene was the Air Force Chief of Staff.
Amethyst I didn't even know he came out in the show until like about a month ago, lol.
As a military guy that 0:47 look he is thinking has anyone actually created time travel or a memory erase device just for a few seconds.
I just realized that the anime Gate and Stargate SG-1 NEED a crossover event.
Asgardians and elves oh my
Hey if your capable of making a fanfictioin crossover of that then I would gladly read it.
I met general Ryan when i was a Airmen, Nice guy, but i was scared to death
One of the Funniest Jack and General's Moments Ever 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
The funny part is Richard Dean asked Genral Ryan what happen if a Col. acted that way what would happen. He told Richard that it wasn't uncommon and he didn't consider it disrepectful.
To be honest its pretty rare to actually see a 4 star if you're not at the Pentagon but your average base so the first time you see one you may not recognise them. Pictures and real life are different. But the 4 stars should pop out no matter what.
It’s great when you have a commanding officer like General Ryan, as you can see it does happen.
I recall this scene; pretty cool time. :)
You know I don't think I've seen Jack O'Neill salute that many senior officers.
You don't salute indoors unless you are reporting to a superior's summons.
@@paulapsley3712 Well that explains a lot.
I met General Ryan when he was a Brigadier General and I was a SSgt. Real nice guy.
That scene always cracked me up :-D O'Neill may be the best fictional military man in TV history 🤣🤣🤣
Richard Dean Anderson is always a win.
Being in Division HHC, I can tell you colonels do this to the generals all the time
Hammond of Texas
Ryan of Texas
The End.
There were a lot of nudge, nudge, wink, wink in this show as if to say "THIS IS REAL".
Classic!
I think part of this scene was also improved because of the way it was said.
I also think that RDA only got half the script with a vague description of the scene
Its weird I watched Stargate growing up all the time but I never noticed Jacks lysp. Its not till I'm watching all these CZcams videos that I'm noticing
Incredible casting! That actor is a dead ringer for the real General Ryan! ;)
That's because it actually is General Ryan.
@@danielgrindeland6250 did you not notice the "wink, wink" at the end of the comment? ;)
@@joanwood9480 my bad. (Facepalm)
@@rayrowley4013 I know. I understood that. Hence the reason I said "my bad (Facepalm)." Ok?
@@danielgrindeland6250 Lol. My feed hadn't updated. so I missed that. Sorry.
Jack forgot to salute the AF chief of staff.
He could use that off world excuse and I think everyone would take it 😂
So it really was disclosure tv.
No salute to the "other General" whatsoever lol!
No, you don't salute indoors. Otherwise, it would have been just as disrespectful for him to not salute Maj Gen Hammond.
Not sure a memo would have worked. His mind just hasn't been the same since he had the entire repository of the Ancients downloaded into his brain
doubt he would have read a memo before or after that
Which time?
@@davidchism6081 Probably the first time, before he met General Ryan
@@leogetz3570 apparently I've lost the falaxtus to speak properly. Bend your Kozars. There is nothing Kruvus with me. I see it, and stuff just pops into my fron!!
@@davidchism6081 The atomic weight of Boron is "fat"
Jesus felt uncomfortable with him appraising me through the screen. Had to sit up straight.
this scene was fricking Hillarious. lol
He sounds like a Colonel.
Funny thing that he *could* take her place, he just doesn't want to.
Pretty sure he couldn't either... XD
I am pretty damn sure he could not take her place. This isnt about being equally smart this is just about the intellectual repository of the person. And I am pretty sure Oneill isnt the type of guy thats doing math all day. So he probably doesnt know the toolbox of neither, math nor physics so obviously he also couldnt apply it.
I can see why he is a four star general - that gaze is somewhat intimidating. And O'Neill is somewhat dim in not noticing a high ranker on first entering the room...
Ahhhh . O'Niell . Mid 40's and still in the throes of ADHD .
I was wondering if that was the real Chief of Staff of the air force. I saw this episode just recently, and I was trying to see if he was mentioned in the credits but it wasn't.
Yes it is.
I'm trying to find the episode where General Hammond is forced to retire and Oneil helps him with the help of mayborn
S4, E15 "Chain Reaction" for your information.
I ws wondering that too today, as a matter of fact. Thanks for the info!
+Duo Maxwell thank you for the response and I just watched it, at the end of the episode Hammond asked if he could do anything to repay Oneil and Oniel says that at a later date he could buy back his soul. Was there ever an episode where Hammond helps Oniel
The Colonel joked that Hammond might have to buy back his soul once; Hammond figured giving him back SG1 would have the same value.
O'Neill, salute the man, he is a superior officer.
They are in doors
Never salute inside or indoors. Any show that does it is made of cringe
Thanks for that info.....I did not know that you don't salute indoors. I'm actually watching this episode right now and cadet Haley saluted when she reported to the office of the academy General and stated "reporting as ordered" Looks like enlisted personnel salute indoors when reporting to an officer.
@@leogetz3570 ONLY when reporting
Ya, I actually had to look that up. So it appears that in this case, Hollywood got it right.
So so I have a question do I join spaceforce or airforce to go to Atlantis? Or do I have to get missing 411ed?
When i met General Ryan when i was a Airmen, i acted pretty timid...
veeery important mission lol
No salute from Jack?
Is the 4 Star the chief of the Air Force or chief of the joint chiefs?
C of S for AF.
That makes him part of the joint chiefs of staff.
But he was not the chairman.
That rotates among the service chiefs.
Ups!!!!!!!!!!
he sounds like he is meeting the father of his girlfriend for the first time.
Richard Dean Anderson is to the Air Force what R. Lee Ermey was to the Marine Corps.