Jordan 6 Rings, Marine Traditions, and the 250th Birthday

The Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) has always been more a magical place of escape from Drill Instructors during Boot Camp and a source for bargain shopping as a paycheck-to-paycheck living young Marine. Once I learned the benefit of sticking to a budget and saving for purchases the MCX grew dramatically in my spending strategy.

I never considered myself a “Sneaker Head” but I always maintained a solid rotation of running shoes for physical training and recreational runs. Shortly before my retirement from active duty in 2022 I decided I would splurge and purchase not only a new pair of running shoes but some Air Jordans as well. I have never camped over night for a Sneaker-drop nor have I ever paid a ridiculous amount for any coveted pair. But the Parris Island exchange had an impressive inventory of Jordan’s, in my size and ON SALE!

I consider myself a low-maintenance shopper and therefore did not need assistance from the MCX Staff but they were readily available if I had any questions or concerns. I spotted a pair of Jordan 6 Rings and felt no need to try them on (just in case I change my mind later for the resale market). I liked the colors, design and I was ecstatic because I rarely find size 12 on sale.

These Jordan 6 Rings, to this day I still have not been inspired to wear are symbolic of the pride and attention to detail Marines invest in uniforms, personal fitness and personal appearance. My goal is finding a way to incorporate this purchase into the celebration of 250 years of Honor, Courage and Commitment with fellow Marines this November. Semper Fidelis.

About the Author

Riccoh Player is a Cleveland, Ohio native and decorated U.S. Marine Colonel (Retired) with extensive operational experience including multiple combat tours spanning more than three decades,
including Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Shining Hope, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan.
His command assignments include: Platoon and Company Commander at 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines; Detachment Commander, Defense Information School; Commanding Officer, Headquarters and
Support Battalion, School of Infantry-East;Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion and COVID-19 Task Force Commitment, Parris Island. His Staff and other assignments include PAO to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld; CMC National Fellow, Chicago Tribune; OLA Fellow, Oversight and Investigation Committee; Master Instructor, Defense Information School; Chief of Staff, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve; and Marine Corps Press
Secretary, at the Pentagon.

Riccoh earned a BS in Corporate Communication from Ithaca College (1989); a Master’s in Public Administration from Webster University (1999), and a Master’s of National Security Strategy from the U.S. Army War College (2013)

Riccoh earned an Executive Producer Emmy Award for the 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Message: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/719117/2019-marine-corps-birthday-message

Riccoh earned a Military Technical Advisor Gold Telly Award for The Day The Music Died, Don McLean’s American Pie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5TvCEgTOJA

Riccoh was most recently hired by Merit Street TV as Dr. Phil’s Chief of Staff.