In recognition of Memorial Day, which of the 5 branch songs, OTHER THAN YOUR OWN, is the overall best - lyrics, melody, rhythm, etc?

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 22 May 2015 09:15:43 -0400

Now I know we can rely on each other's personal integrity to keep this fair & honest (not that there's a way to watchdog it) by putting branch pride aside for this survey.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 22 at 2015 9:24 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Fri, 22 May 2015 09:24:37 -0400

That is not a fair question! ;-)

Response by SPC Donald Moore made May 22 at 2015 9:49 AM

SPC Donald Moore — Fri, 22 May 2015 09:49:58 -0400

No problem..

I was in the Army but I learned The Halls of Montezuma when I was in elementary school and it kicks ass. I have often wished that I joined them instead, but my dad was in the Army, so I followed his lead.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2015 10:26 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 May 2015 10:26:28 -0400

From the halls.... Always wanted to be a marine but I had my aged with no college and the marine recruiter would not touch h me

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made May 22 at 2015 10:50 AM

LTC Bink Romanick — Fri, 22 May 2015 10:50:21 -0400

There is only one real branch song......Garry Owen

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 22 at 2015 11:03 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Fri, 22 May 2015 11:03:05 -0400

Other than the Army?

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made May 22 at 2015 11:24 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Fri, 22 May 2015 11:24:29 -0400

I'm with GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad on this one. I will cast a vote for the second best hymn. My opinion is the Air Force. Great melody and lyrics plus my Dad was career AF so that is a head nod to him too.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made May 22 at 2015 11:47 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 22 May 2015 11:47:47 -0400

"Anchors Aweigh!" Maybe, I'm showing a little bias (married a squid). What other branch's hymn speaks to raising drinks, going to sea, and coming home? --Probably the drinking part hooked me. Plus, they're our "sister service" and the only other Hymn that still makes me pop to.

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made May 22 at 2015 12:12 PM

1LT Nick Kidwell — Fri, 22 May 2015 12:12:39 -0400

Honestly, I served in the Army, but have always loved the Marine Corps Hymn. It was the first, and in my opinion, is the best.

Response by A1C Charles D Wilson made May 22 at 2015 1:30 PM

A1C Charles D Wilson — Fri, 22 May 2015 13:30:53 -0400

Marines. Never will get the song out of my head. Stepfather was a Marine but that had nothing to do with it. Just plane catchy song to me.

Salute!

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 22 at 2015 3:16 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Fri, 22 May 2015 15:16:48 -0400

My other nod to another service goes to the Marines (again).

Response by SGT Jimmy Carpenter made May 22 at 2015 3:35 PM

SGT Jimmy Carpenter — Fri, 22 May 2015 15:35:15 -0400

The Marine Corps Hymn is the only other branch I know. I actually learned that song when I was quite young.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2015 7:03 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 May 2015 19:03:29 -0400

Another interesting question would have been how many have heard or would recognize: Semper Paratus....

My vote is the Navy Hymn, shout out for my dad.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 12:27 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 00:27:58 -0400

I honestly have no idea what the a Coast Guard song is.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 1:06 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 01:06:56 -0400

Marine Corps all the way.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 1:16 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 01:16:04 -0400

Well, having previously played all the songs in marching band...and not being able to select Anchors Aweigh...I'll go with the Marine Corps hymn.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 9:51 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 21:51:27 -0400

The Marine Corp Hymn hands down.