Marine Asks First Lady To Corps Ball And She Says Yes…If Her Husband Agrees
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While passing out gifts for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Lance Cpl. Aaron Leeks, 20, soldiered up and asked the First Lady of the United States to accompany him to the Marine Corps Ball. Meeks said that, besides being gorgeous, he admires the work that Mrs. Obama does with the military. He spotted Michelle leaning over a toy bin sorting through hundreds of toys and quickly made his move.
When asked about the FLOTUS’s response, Meeks revealed:
“She said she’d love to go,” said Meeks. “Actually, she said I’d need to speak to her husband, too, but she said she’d love to.”
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While it’s a good idea that she participate dancing with home coming troops, I would rather discourage such a move. Michelle Obama is no longer an ordinary person. She is First Lady of the US and the World. There is too much concerned about her safety as First Lady of US and the World to mix up with many people at the dance. Extra body guards will be always near to see she is safe – that’s expensive. The right wing media, especially FoxNews, will have another reason to talk about. These look for anything to attack the First Family.
I agree,also this person is way our of line to ask the First Lady of The United States to go with him to a ball,this lady is know ordinary Lady, i am going to speak for her husband h**l NO
Lighten up. It was a fun remark. He was not serious. I cannot imagine what your stress level is like. Live a little, love a little. Lighten up a lot. Sgt. Meeks you made a lot of us smile. Thank you. Thank you Mrs. Obama for being such a wonderful, classy sport that you are.
Well said Una johnson.Thanks
Una Johnson: Your type of thinking is the personification of the Black Fool Personality Type which was made, cultivated and nurtured during the Antebellum period.
I will assume that you never served in the United States military and are unaware of proper military protocol.
We all know that the First Lady is a classy person so what is your point? The issue is not whether the First Lady is a classy lady, but proper military protocol to the Commander-In-Chief.
I have already stated what my position would be to remedy his (Leeks) disrespecful behavior to the Commander-In-Chief.
Some Negroes just want to is party + b.s., and have a good time. There is a time and place for everything.
The Marines guard embassies. The Marines guard naval bases. The Marines guard brigs at sea. If the army or the navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes, they would find the streets are guarded by The United States Marines! She will not find better security than at a Marine Corps Ball.
…and the Army guard’s America’s Ammo sites, embassies etc. across the world. What is your point idiot. His asking the First Lady to some ball is disrespecful to President Obama. How would you feel, if some random dude asked your wife to a function. I bet he never would have asked Laura Bush to some Ball! I was in the military, and I know that asking another man’s wife to any function is off limits. This idiot has some nerve!
You do realize that she was invited to attend the Marine Corp Ball and not a party thrown by P Diddy, right?
She should not attend and especially with another man. A Lance Cpl, come on First Lady. You have the highest ranking man, why settle for the bottom, has he lost his mind? He has b***s and guts, thats for sure. Ooops he’s a Marine! (lol) You go Boy!
She should have said no ,main reson she is a married woman, President Obama should tell him no way you cheeky sob.
If Lance Corporal Meeks would have ask First Ladies Hillary Clinton or Barbara Bush to go with him to the Marine Corp ball they would have thrown his Negro behind in the BRIG where he belongs. As a matter of fact how did this Negro Meeks get that close to First Lady in the first place? This young punk Lance Corporal Meeks, showed blatant disrespect to the First Lady who is bona-fide married woman, and whose husband happens to be Meeks’ boss.
Sister Rahhlee states that this Corporal Meeks has a set of b***s and guts. Rahhlee, Lance Corporal Meeks actions reveal how much of an unadulterated ignorant fool he is by said actions.
Corporal Meeks, you disrespected the First Lady and the Office of President of the United States of America
The President of the United States of America is in fact the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of said Country, therefore any type of disrespect of the Commander-In-Chief should result in a Court Marshal of the subject member of the United States Military.
Corporal Meeks actions also keeps alive the Black Fool Personality Type that is so pervasive among the Negro population in the USA. Clown a*s Negro!
I will assume that when Meeks got back to the Barracks he bragged among his buddies about out his overtures to the First Lady. Well Lance Corporal Meeks, see how much of JOKE it is if they subject you (BOZO) to the Uniform Code Of Military Justice which you so rightfully deserve.
President Obama might cut you a break for political reasons, but hopefully your CO will give you an Article 15+ a stay in the BRIG.
Lance Corporal Meeks if you disrespected a brother’s wife on the street the way you did President Obama’s wife you would get a beat down and possibly a cap in your punk a*s.
I agree with you,this person has disrected the First Lady,I agree this person should be given a article 15
I would like to apologize to Lance Corporal Leeks for my harsh comments that I made in reference to him asking the first lady to accompany him to said Marine Corp Ball.
I would like to commend Lance Corporal Leeks for his service to his country, and his brave courageous fighting to keep all Americans safe from tryanny.
The men and women of the United States Navy, and Marine Corp are second to none in the world and your good deeds have not gone unnoticed and appreciated.
Thanks Corporal Leeks and all the other brave gallant men and women who risk their lives daily to make our experiment in democratic governance become a reality.
No need to apologize to this disrespectful idiot. I was in the military, and I know that asking another man’s wife to any function would be disrespectful to that woman, her husband and the US Armed Services. Serving in the military does not make us heros, nor does it give us a green light to do as we please. We go to war because it’s part of our job. That woman is the wife of our Commander-in Chief. Whether he meant it lightly or not, I bet as a civilian, he would never ask the wife of a CEO to go on a date with him! President Obama deserves more respect from our service-members.
Joey: My apology to Lance Corporal Leeks dealth with only the harshness and tone of my comments not the substance and content. Wherein I commend Leeks service to his country and condemn his immature disrespectful overtures to the Commander-In-Chief’s spouse.
Therefore I would recommend the following action be taken against Lance Corporal Leeks/ Meeks.
1. That he receive an Article 15 and any other punishment that would be germane to the offense of disrespect of the Commander-In-Chief.
2. That said Leeks receive 30 days of extra duties and be restricted to his company area or said barracks.
3. That Lance Corporal Leeks send a formal apology to the First Lady and the Commander-In- Chief as part of his punishment upon five days after being confined to barracks or said company area.
4. That Lance Corporal Leeks be reduced in rank to a Private First Class.
5. That Private Leeks be required to take and pass a formal course on proper Military Protocol to be given by the U.S. Marine Corp DI School.
6. That Private Leeks be required to take and pass a formal course on U.S. History, with a special emphasis on the role of the Commander-In-Chief from George Washington to Barack Hussein Obama.
I served in the U.S. Military in the 1960′s and if I would have disrespected Lady Bird Johnson, who was the wife of the Commander-In-Chief LBJ, they would have sent me to Leavenworth Prison, which is in Leavenworth, Kansas. If I would have asked Lady Bird Johnson to accompany me to the Military Ball I may not have made to Leavenworth Prison. Now you drawn own your conclusions about where I’m going with that comment!
These same folks on this site who think Lance Coporal Leeks actions were funny, amusing, and courageous need to have your heads examined by certified mental health practitioner.
Everything that I have stated to Loretta, was in fact correct in the instant case.
I love how you start hating on this man for growing some b***s and actually asking if it was okay to go… if her husband agreed. Did you forget that? I may only be 16, but you seem so idiotic and immature for posting this hateful comment. God, some people just like to hate for no reason… -_-
Malakye: Based upon your above comment it appears as though you don’t have the intellectual depth to even comprehend and fully appreciate my position in the instant case.
Further your comment is direct reflection of the dysfunctional school system that produced your like of substantive knowledge on how to use the proper words to give an honest in-depth critique of what I have stated in the above captioned comments.
May I highly suggest that you demand that the corrupt school system that produced you start teaching courses in Jr. ROTC, and perhaps then you will come to the realization that my position on the above matter is on solid footing and without bias.
I think it’s a nice holiday gesture, glad she said yes, and I’m sure there will be no hanky panky…she’s a smart woman, she knows her position.
I agree with Mr. Edwards. Lance Corporal Leeks should not have made that request. If she were not the FLOTUS, then would it be acceptable that he sould be asking out another man’s wife? No, it violates the code of honor. I understand that her status as FLOTUS makes it seem like she is in teh public domain, and to an extent she is – but not to that extent. He could have asked her unmarried sister cousin, or daughter, if they had a young adult daughter. This is a hill from which that Marine should retreat.
That Marine should have more respect for his commander in chief and the first lady. MISSES Obama is not single. I hope the president does not go along with this. He’s lucky I’m not his commanding officer or he’d have guard duty for a month.
I think it was poor judgement and quite disrespectful on the part of that very young Marine. And if Mrs. Obama said yes, I’m sure it was just her way of being polite.
I see nothing wrong with what this Marine did. He was not impolite, and I’m sure the President and the First Lady understands this young man was not being disrespectful. Some people read into a situation things that do not apply. This is a moment in time for this young man, that will always be something that he can be proud of, and I’m sure some day tell his children and his grand children about the time he asked the First lady to the Marine Corp ball. Yes security will be heavy, and she probably won’t stay for the entire ball. But to have one dance with him, and allow photos to be taken is something I can only imagine. Nothing low minded about this. I hope and Pray she can attend if only for a short time. Our best to this young marine, and thank him and all others for their service.
I love everything about the first family. President Obama is a REAL Example of a husband, Father and Leader. He and Mrs. Obama are very secure in their marriage and I absolutely love the fact that they are real people with real love and compassion for the citizens of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA they are a first family out of the norm. You do not have to be rich, educated, or popular for them to recognize you. God bless them for the work they are TRYING (hello! they have haters for one mean reason) to do for the greater good of all of us. By no means am I rich or famous I have no credit issues and I have health care. I am unemployed by choice and just a person with a heart of compassion for all mankind very active in my community I beleive that there is good in all of us most of our good is untapped and evil just consumes us. So with that Mrs. Obama continue to go above and beyond supporting your HUSBAND, enjoy the dance and continue to give your full support to our service men and woman. Seasons Greetings and God bless America.
To ask to take First Lady daughter to a ball if she was of age is one thing to as the First Lady of the United States is another,the First Lady should not go with someone like this,i can understand why you did not tell you name sick puppie
Leroy Franklin: Is is quite apparent that (Married and happy) has no values or any understanding of Military or Civilian protocol. You are right she/he is a sick stupid puppy.
Some of you cats need to lighten up. Sheeesh. She is a good sport and I hope she goes. If I were in his position, I’d have don the same thing. Really, everything is just not as serious and deep and some folks lik to mak it!
Anyone that condones Lance Corporal Leeks/Meeks actions in the instant case needs to go to the Brig with him.
Where is you set of values and morals? Did you leave them in the local Beer Garden, Irish Pub, Smokie Joe’s Cafe, a local night club, a cheap speak easy, the Filthy McNasty Inn, or the Balboa Club? What did your parents teach you about respect for married women, and the institution of marraige?
In some countries, and cultures they kill you for any hint of disrespect of their females whether they be married or single.
I do recall in the 1960′s in the country of Turkey that the Turks hung this U.S. Negro Airmen for allegedly disrespecting this Turkish woman. Just recently in the country of Romania a Negro hoopster from the United States was murdered in a bar fight for allegedly disrespecting a Romanian man’s girl-friend.
My organization had to come to the aid and defense of some Black troopers in West Germany who had been accused of disrespecting a group of Turkish women in a night club in Frankfort/ Frankfurt.
Although we out numbered the Turks, they gave us quite a rumble and it was all over their women.
Correction from the above post: Where is your set of values and morals?
I think that as long as her husband agrees than I don’t see an issue with it since President Obama opinion is only the really one that matter. You can look at this youngman and see he’s just a kid to her, so no real harm done.
Sounds a bit inappropriate to me and I don’t even like Barack Obama or his Republicrat politics. I guess the soldier gets a pass because he’s only 20 (she could be his mom) and he’s ‘fighting for our country’ (snicker BS!)
Either way it’s not a big deal but if he’s really smart he can parlay this into many, many more real dates with young women so good for him.
As far as Michelle she needs to look up ‘Semper Fidelis’
Totally agree with you. Pres. Obama is the commander-in chief of the United States military. I bet this young idiot Cpl. wouldn’t ask his unit’s commander out on a date! He disrespected his commander-in-chief, Mr. Obama and the USMC. It is clear that anyone who agrees with what this idiot did, was never in any branch of the Armed Services. If I were his unit commander I would make him a PFC today!
The Euphoria and excitement of coming back home knows no bonds,
i think that was responsible, but he took it too far…the first lady is our
first mom and deserves all the respect–you all can see why we love
the OBAMAS… she really handled the situation wisely.
It was a campaign promise kept by the president, that troops
would leave Iraq this time, and he has done it!
Soldiers too have paid the supreme sacrifice with their lives,
to keep our ever changing and dangerous world in order, and for
us to be able to hold on to our freedom and liberty.
The only person to punish or forgive lance corporal Meeks, is Mrs.
Michelle Obama herself, and i think she has forgiven him, so let’s
close the chapter and celebrate their reunion with their families with
them, happy holidays!
For all of you that believe this young brother was wrong. Please give this young man a break. For it to even make news it had to be released by the WH. If we could dismiss the thought of a date as many of us see it, we would know this was staged to ask her to be the guest speaker at this event. This has boosted this young brother career. This has nothing to do with a scandal, s*x, or any of the proverted things it appears many of you had in mind. Trust me, been there done that.
Totally agree Micheal! When I attended Marine Corps b***s and Navy b***s, it was expected for me to dance with the senior officer’s wives, and that’s all it was – a dance!
To our Young Brother, there are some things you just don’t do . . . it does not matter that the White House may have given permission for the subject release or not; you just don’t put someone on the spot like you have done with Mrs. OBama. When she said, ask my husband, she was saying son be careful . . . I say to you as well, be careful, Marine Corps ball or not: this is the man that brought you home, just say thank you and admire her in your mind. I am a Marine, from years gone by, Never cross a boundary you would not appreciate someone crossing with you — jokingly or not.
She said the right thing. He needs to ask her husband if she can go. If you are bold enough to ask a married woman twice your age on a date, be man enough to ask her husband face to face first.
Sorry, but your response is bodering on being classified as absurd.
This was an incocent request! The comments here are making far to much of it then they should! He did’nt ask her to run awawy with him , or have his baby, and no if he asked Hillary Clinton or Barbara Bush he would not have been thrown in jail. He was polite and respectful, and because of the image that so many people have of today’s young black males, his actions are being misinterpreted. I agree if the First Lady attends the ball would be to much of a security risk, but the young man just asked, if she chooses not to attend I am sure she will turn him down in a nice way! Stop making him seem like a monster! He is only 20! It took alot of courage to ask Mrs. Obama to attend the ball, you got to give him credit for asking! Let’s get real people, how many crazy things did we do when we were twenty! I wish this young man the very best as he moves forward in life!
Loretta: We both don’t know factually whether or not Lance Corporal Meeks/Leeks would have been thrown in jail if he asked said Hillary Clinton or Barbara Bush to go with him to the Marine Corp Ball in question. Therefore Loretta, what makes your opinion have more validity than my position in the above subject matter? Having lived in the United States of America for a number of years I am keenly aware of how race and s*x can clash in the context of asking white women for a innocent date. However in the case of Barbara Bush, and Hillary Clinton they aren’t just any white women. They were the First Ladies of the United States who shouldn’t be reduced down to the level of some street person that you meet on the avenue.
Loretta: In the Jewish world a youngster becomes an adult male at the age of 13 with the Bar-Mitzvah celebration ceremony in the Synagogue.
“When I became a man, I put away childish things.”
It is very unfortunate in America that we have so many great Black females, raising Black males without the presence of a strong Black male in the family unit. This lack of a strong Black male presence in the family is one the reason why we have so many young Black males who have what I call the Little b***h Syndrome.
Personally I think you are making excuses for Leeks/ Meeks immature overtures to the first lady of the United States of America. ” He’s only 20!”
Loretta: It doesn’t take a lot courage in being a d**n clown, and Corporal Leeks actions are bufoonery at its best.
I thank you for your time.
Loretta,
This is about military protocol and conduct unbecoming of a member of the armed services. The young man should at least have a basic understanding of military protocol and respect for the office of the POTUS and his spouse!! In his naivete, he blatantly disrespected the office of the presidency and is just another example of the lackadaisical attitude that permeates today’s youth culture. He should not be given a pass or credit for his actions!!
It was entirely inappropriate to ask the first lady and ( a married lady) for a date just to follow the recent trends of his other colleagues and their quest to score a date with a celebrity!!! Hopefully,
his command leadership will educate the young marine on proper military protocol so that this faux paus will be avoided in the future.
This incident simply reveals two things. There is an admiration and respect the young marine has for Mrs. Obama as an approachable person. The refinement for a clear and wholesome response by Mrs. Obama exemplies her respect for her husband, as well as a young man who defends this country.
I’ve read many of the readers responses. As both a former enlisted and commissioned (officer) member of the U.S. Air Force who is Black, I believe I can make an unbiased comment about the storyline from three perspectives I’ve lived (young airman, young officer, and older civilian).
First, it is important to understand that you have to look at what the young corporal did from a military standpoint. There are certain informal and formal rules that exist within the military to prevent problems between the rank and file. One of them is termed fraternization. When I was a young and brash enlisted man, the thought of asking another airman’s wife out never crossed my mind even in jest. And I certainly wouldn’t have extended the offer to an officer’s wife under any circumstance. The same was true when I was an officer concerning a peer’s wife, regardless of whether he was subordinate or superior to me.
Keep in mind that because of his position, President Obama is the highest ranking officer in the military. Military protocol takes precedence over one’s stupidity no matter what their race.
However, if he had asked Mrs. Obama to be a guest speaker at the function no one, including his superior officers would have had a problem with that. And most likely Mrs. Obama wouldn’t have hesitated to say yes and would have felt honored to be invited.
Thank you for taking the time to explain this to the civilians who don’t understand how military protocol works. This has nothing to do with “hating on a brothah,” or subconscious fears of the black man’s sexuality (please look at my picture!!!!). This was a breach of protocol, and Marines are supposed to be WAY above that! Now, if it had been an Air Force guy, I might have made an excuse, since most of them are office jocks anyway (I’m just playin’)
Thank you for commenting on this issue. I too am a young Black veteran of ” Desert Storm”, and I feel that this Cpl. was out of line based upon Military Protocol, and if I were his Unit Commander, I would make him write a letter of apology to the President and drop his @ss to PFC today.
L. Young,
As a wife of a retired Army Officer, thank you for clarifying military protocol on this matter. My husband and I wholeheartedly agree with you!!
Best Wishes!!!
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First God Bless Cp. Aaron Leeks for serving our country I’m sure this was not done to disrespect The First Lady or The President. People lighten up you want to punish this man for what for a gesture? Ms Obama didn’t have a problem why do you. There is so much pain and bad in this world at holiday time we should be more nicer and warmer to each other. And as one reply stated she would be protected by the Marines. I know everyone don’t agree with him asking such a imporant person as Ms. Obama but like I said she didn’t seem to have a problem with it why do we? There is so much else wrong with this country maybe the person or persons that suggest he get an (Article 15 should get one themselves) it truly is not that serious. Life is too short!
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To Vivian: Have you ever served in the Military? Vivian, civilians cannot receive an Article 15. Therefore your comment about they “should get one themselves” is just plain simply dumb and misplaced.
Yes Vivian, life is too short to remain in a state of ignorance.
i think he should be able to go on a date with them both together: Obama and Michelle. And Obama should let him get in one dance with Michelle. lol.
twanda: Let’s get real twanda! With all of those fine young Black women out there, I am quite sure that Lance Corporal Leeks should be able to find one if he has any kind of game.
The President of the United States wife is off limits. The President and the First Lady have far more matters of state rather than worrying about some young buck making a fool out himself.
I stand by my previous comments and I would highly recommend that Leeks’ CO take action against him in the above subject matter.
The President of the United States of America and the First Lady have far more important matters to deal with rather than worrying about some young buck who appears to have made a clown out of himself with his overtures to the First Lady.
As part of Lance Corporal Leeks punishment he should be ordered to write a essay on Company E, of the Fourth U.S. Colored Infantry who gallantly fought in the Civil War so that the ancestors of Lance Corporal Leeks could be free from bondage in the Antebellum South.
Nearly 300 brave Black men of Company E, of the Fourth U.S. Colored Infantry risk their lives in that great internal conflict called the “War Between the States” in order to save the Union, and in their quest for FREEDOM.
filthy nigs are always thinking MUHH DIKKKK first lady is a tranny
That must be a down low buck to want to date heshelle the tranny.
Buck n****r be wanna git poked in da b******e by a trannie ho.
I am sorry some of you people need to shut up. Your opinion matters zero to the Commander and chief, First lady and this young man. So talking about what should happen to him matters not he asked her to a ball it was whitty and a humorous thing in my opinion.