Navy & Marines
Paste-eating Marine praised for unmatched commitment to unit
Unit leaders say his ability to stick with the mission is unmatched
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Thompson has been praised by leaders across his battalion for his extraordinary commitment to the infantry, despite an ongoing habit of consuming industrial adhesives.
“Whatever else you want to say about Thompson, that son of a bitch sticks with it,” said 1st Sgt. Rick Bass.
Thompson’s unusual behavior reportedly began in childhood and continued through recruit training, where drill instructors initially
