What Is it About the Marine Corps?

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Well, might as well get started.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 8 at 2015 8:18 PM

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I knew a reserve Army major some years back. He was an armor officer. His secondary MOS was CBR or NBC or whatever the Army calls it. When he told me that, I said, "Have you ever heard of the VX shuffle?"

He said -- "You Marines are sick."

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 8 at 2015 8:38 PM

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The following will be read to the command on the 10th of November, 1921, and hereafter on the
10 November of every year. Should the order not be received by the 10th of November, 1921, it
will be read upon receipt.
(1) On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental
Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name "Marine". In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.
(2) The record of our corps is one which will bear comparison with that of the most famous
military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence the
Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the
Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war, and in the long eras of tranquility at home,
generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in every
corner of the seven seas, that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.
(3) In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our corps, Marines have acquitted themselves
with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.
(4) This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received
from those who preceded us in the corps. With it we have also received from them the eternal spirit
which has animated our corps from generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark of the Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal
to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our Nation will
regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of
the Sea" since the founding of the Corps.
JOHN A. LEJEUNE,
Major General Commandant

Response by SSgt David Tedrow made Nov 8 at 2015 9:00 PM

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The Marine Corps is trained in it's own history, not just for the history lesson, but as part of what we, Marines, carry within us everyday after we graduate and receive the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Most other services just use it's own history as a class and not much more. Marines have a long history and make history every day.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Nov 8 at 2015 9:57 PM

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The Marine Corps has a je ne sais quoi , we're larger then life to the world, how that happened, why that happen, I'm sure if you ask different people one will get different answers, but it's there and thats all that matters.

Response by Cpl Tou Lee Yang made Nov 8 at 2015 10:01 PM

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Graduating from Marine Corps bootcamp wasn't much of an excitement as it was to finally go home. The proudest moment in bootcamp was receiving my cammy with my name tag and the emblazon of U.S. Marines, on top of my left breast pocket. That's when I knew in my heart, I have "earned" the title Marines and I would be able to wear it proudly to exemplify to the new recruit that in a few months, they too, will be where I at; as I was where they were a few months ago.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 8 at 2015 10:10 PM

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Capt Walter Miller I served with the Marines during the battle of Fallujah, Irag, I supplied them with an emergency ammunition supply 'Much respect!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inSzBLaTiNI
http://www.npr.org/2014/11/07/362156306/10-years-after-battle-for-fallujah-marines-reflect-on-iconic-fight

U.S. Marine Corps Commercials

A compilation of five U.S. Marine Corps commercials... (1) America's Few (2) Leap (3) Toward the Sounds of Chaos (4) For Country (5) For Us All All Americans...

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 8 at 2015 10:26 PM

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One of the Best Movies of all time: Full Metal Jacket.
Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 war film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick. The screenplay by Kubrick, Michael Herr, and Gustav Hasford was based on Hasford's novel The Short-Timers (1979). The film stars Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood, Arliss Howard, Kevyn Major Howard, and Ed O'Ross, and its storyline follows a platoon of U.S. Marines through their training and the experiences of two of the platoon's Marines in the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War. The film's title refers to the full metal jacket bullet used by infantry riflemen. The film was released in the United States on June 26, 1987.

The film received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for Kubrick, Herr, and Hasford.[4] In 2001, the American Film Institute placed Full Metal Jacket at No. 95 in their "AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills" poll.[

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTQAXX08A-s

Full Metal Jacket - Gunnery Sergeant Hartman

2+ Actors

Response by Sgt Nick Marshall made Nov 8 at 2015 10:35 PM

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Marines are different world wide, Royal Marines, Dutch, French, Spanish.

Response by LCpl Ash Carson made Nov 9 at 2015 3:49 AM

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Not just anyone can be marines.

Response by SSG Katherine Likely made Nov 9 at 2015 7:19 AM

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my dad was a die hard marine in world war II

Response by Sgt Cody Dumont made Nov 9 at 2015 7:37 AM

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Very simple a person joins the Army, Navy, and Air Force. A person becomes a Marine. Being a Marine is part of your identity, not just part of your history. Semper FI and happy Birthday.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 9 at 2015 8:19 AM

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Some guys from the 12th Marines put a sign over their guns:

"With the help of God and a few Marines, MacArthur has returned to the Philippines."

Walt

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2015 9:28 AM

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they are the few and the proud so lets leave it to them.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Nov 9 at 2015 10:19 AM

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We are bonded by a fellowship that few understand and will never understand. We are all brothers and sisters. No matter if you're a WW2 Marine or a 2015 boot camp graduate, we are all a big family.
Our birthday is tomorrow. 240 years of celebration. Marines from all around the world will seek out one another and wish each other a happy birthday. Strangers bonded together because we earned the EGA.
I am proud to say I have been apart of the Marine Corps history and traditions for over 23 years.
Semper Fi

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 9 at 2015 11:06 AM

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"The Marines have a way of making you afraid — not of dying, but of not doing your job. ~1LT Little, Tarawa, 1943”

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Nov 9 at 2015 11:20 AM

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I used to goad Marines with this joke , they would get all hostile till I said the punchline.

Do you know what is wrong with the Marine Corps/Your Beloved Corps ?

It is part of the navy.

Response by Cpl John Varkados made Nov 9 at 2015 11:39 AM

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There's a reason why there is a fascination and why the hair on people's neck stand on end when they see a Marine walk in his dress blues proudly. If you walk on this earth without eating with a Marine, training with a Marine, fighting with a Marine- yes, even crossing paths with a Marine- be prepared for a complete culture shock. Marines are like their own religion, their own sect; a cult. No one can honestly say they can understand a Marine- unless you are a Marine. End of story.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Nov 9 at 2015 11:48 AM

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Capt Walter Miller - The fact that you posted this on November 8th (Currently with over 2,200 views and 80 comments) speaks to one facet of "What Makes Marines Different." This is just a stretching exercise for tomorrow. Unlike our sister services, we proactively celebrate the Corps en masse. Tomorrow, we'll all call a buddy, or three. We'll meet at local slop-chutes. Many of us have already been to our local balls. We proactively go out of our way to celebrate our fraternity. And to this, Happy Birthday Marine! (and that's just ONE thing that makes us different)

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 9 at 2015 1:15 PM

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Response by Cpl Vince Hagan made Nov 9 at 2015 3:36 PM

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Happy 240th Birthday to all Marines world wide.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Nov 9 at 2015 4:11 PM

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The Proud, the few, the Marines!
Not everyone has the endurance to withstand the pressure of being a Marine. Marine's are special and unique in their own way.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 9 at 2015 5:00 PM

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This is the flag raised on Iwo Jima. 2/23/45.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 9 at 2015 10:28 PM

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Yut.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 2:30 AM

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Really cool link to the Marine Band's music:

http://www.marineband.marines.mil/AudioResources/CeremonialMusic.aspx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL MARINES, THEIR FAMILIES AND SUPPORTERS, YES AND GOOD NIGHT CHESTY WHEREVER YOU ARE.

Although I think I have a good idea.

Walt

Ceremonial Music

Marine Band ceremonial music webpage

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 2:32 AM

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http://www.marineband.marines.mil/Portals/175/Docs/Audio/Ceremonial/the_marines_hymn.mp3

The site won't let you pull any of the individual selections as links. Or not.

Walt

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 2:39 AM

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http://www.marineband.marines.mil/Portals/175/Docs/Audio/Ceremonial/semper_fidelis.mp3

Semper Fidelis.

Hark. That must be the Friday Afternoon Parade.

Walt

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 2:51 AM

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It was just on RP the other day so maybe more people know that the the birthday of the -United States- Marines is 11 July, 1798.

But General LeJeune said the Birthday was 10 November, 1775, and nobody's going to screw with him. He was the first to make that distinction.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 3:09 AM

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Response by COL Ted Mc made Nov 10 at 2015 4:02 AM

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Capt Walter Miller - Happy Birthday

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 4:18 AM

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Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 4:21 AM

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Devil Dogs.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 10 at 2015 4:27 AM

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A lot of people who are familiar with this photo probably don't know that three of the Marines in it were KIA within 5 days.

Sgt. Mike Strank
Cpl Harlon Block
Pvt. Franklin Sousley

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Nov 10 at 2015 8:31 AM

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You mean the Men's department of the Navy?

(From a Marine friend of mine, best saying ever)

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Nov 10 at 2015 2:17 PM

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Everything.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Nov 10 at 2015 2:51 PM

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First of all. Happy Birthday Marines... I have many co-workers/friends who are (were) Marines. As we talked about our military experiences (I was prior Army), one big difference that I learned was that all Marines are taught Marine history. Every Marine knows when the Marine Corps birthday is. How many Army, Air Force, or Navy folks know the anniversary date of their service? When I was in the Army basic and AIT, I don't recall learning any history lessons regarding the Army. Although, the AF does teach AF history, but not to the extent of the Marines. They have a very unique culture that works well for them, but probably would not work in the other services.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 3:31 PM

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Happy birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps and Marines everywhere. Keep being badasses!

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Nov 11 at 2015 12:55 AM

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Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Nov 11 at 2015 9:51 AM

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The Marine Corps has for hundreds of years, taken the average, the mediocre, the unsure, and turned them into the exceptional. Proving to them that they are capable of not only the difficult but the seemingly impossible. They have provided a coming of age, to manhood, for deserving Americans. It is an inoculation against fear, oppression and tyranny that lasts a lifetime.

A slightly belated Happy 240th birthday to my Marine Corps and a well deserved Veterans day to all of you!

Response by CAPT Hiram Patterson made Nov 11 at 2015 5:26 PM

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I think the Marines are considered as our first responders in times of crisis. I've heard it said in various forms that when the Army is sent in, the enemy isn't that concerned but when the Marines are sent in, the enemy is scared as hell.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 3:25 PM

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From a Navy guy who served with some damned fine Marines over 35 years of active duty, I believe that the foundation of and the expectation to KNOW Marine Corps history is so deeply instilled, that doing your duty, helping fellow Marines and taking the fight to the bad guys becomes second nature. A Marine never wants to let his battle buddy down and be part of any history reflecting poorly on his Corps.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Nov 12 at 2015 10:33 PM

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I think the Marines are all about attitude and that matters. The Marines, have always, and will always attract a certain demographic. Whether they are actually better is debatable and will be for all time, but they certainly believe they and that matters. Men and women, I see and deal with are attracted just because of that belief... it is harder, they are better; that matters and makes a difference.

Response by MAJ Hugh Blanchard made Nov 12 at 2015 11:33 PM

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My late uncle was a U.S. Navy amphibious warfare officer who made 21 landings in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Of course, the great majority of the forces who made those landings were U.S. Marines. My uncle, VADM Frank Vannoy, really loved his Marines, and when I joined the Army, he severely chewed me out. It was a tough choice, but my father's family had always been Army, and I couldn't disappoint my father and grandfather when I enlisted. One reason it was a tough choice was because the U.S. Marine Corps, pound for pound, is probably the toughest bunch of fighting men we have had on our side since this Republic got started, and I wanted to know if I could make their standard. I think we're all very glad that the U.S. Marines are on our side. My best friend in Texas joined the Marines, and finished Marine OCS despite a hairline fracture in his leg. I knew he was tough, but didn't know he was that tough.... Anyway, God bless the U.S. Marines, and I pray they will keep their incredible spirit and toughness working for us all.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2015 1:44 AM

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What is it about the Marine Corps? They actually believe their own hype! (I'm not saying that's a bad thing)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2015 8:15 AM

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Sir, as someone who transitioned form the Marines to the Army; I can truly tell you the Marines are an elite force. Even though I've been in the Army twice as long as I was in the Marine Corps. I still long for those days where people had pride in the uniform. Don't get me wrong there is jacked up things on both sides, but you earn the title of Marine. Its not given to you and unlike being a solider there is way more pride.

Response by LCpl Mark Napier made Nov 13 at 2015 6:57 PM

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Something that is earned not given. Then your part of the biggest brotherhood known. I meet total strangers and as soon as we figure out were both Marines we are no longer strangers we feel as if we have known each other before, it is the coolest feeling in the world!!

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Dec 3 at 2015 2:37 PM

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Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 22 at 2016 8:02 AM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIKeSPK6I3g

Stand at Attention While you watch it Maggot!!!

USMC

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Mar 23 at 2016 2:10 AM

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Pretty cool picture.

Response by SGT Justin Singleton made Aug 10 at 2016 4:18 AM

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The few...the proud...the arrogant. After serving almost daily outside the wire in the Anbar, I have little respect for the Marines. I watched them do stupid things every single day.

Response by SPC James Anderson made Aug 10 at 2016 8:10 PM

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My grandfather was a WW II navy vet and an incredibly patriotic man, one of his proudest achievements was to have 3 grandsons who served active duty, I was in the Army, my little brother was Navy but I think he always had a twinkle in his eye talking about his grandson who was a Marine. When my grandfather died my little brother and I were long out of the service but of course my little cousin was still active. We all arrived at the funeral wearing beautiful tux's, then a hush comes over the entire church and everyone is eyes right as my little cousin comes through the church door in his immaculate dress uniform. I think grandpa smiled.

I totally agree with you all in this, I am very proud of my service, I can look at my kids with pride and tell them I'm a veteran, but saying "I'm a Marine" seems to somehow carry the weight of god in a conversation. I leave you all with one of my favorite Ronald Reagan quotes

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem"

I gave my little cousin an engraved K-bar with that quote on the blade when he got home from his 3rd deployment and I don't think it can be said any better.

Thank you all.

Response by Cpl Glynis Sakowicz made Aug 16 at 2016 9:42 AM

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I can't speak for anyone else, but here is my take on it.
To me, the Marine Corps isn't just a military branch, its family history. My father in WWII and Korea, his father and uncles in WWI, China and South America... and on back for seven generations.
I wasn't raised to be a Marine, but the outcome was pretty much a given, I suppose. My father was at a loss in how to handle a daughter while his wife and the older two daughters were out. He reached back into his memory, and taught me all sorts of useful Marine things, that weren't so useful to most five year olds. I knew the manual of arms, I could clean am M1 and throw a pretend grenade like a pro, but I really wanted a new doll.
I met a thousand old Marines, sitting and drinking Shirley Temples at VFW's, I heard old men who took Tarawa, Peliliu, Saipan, and Okinawa, laughing and remembering stealing beer from the Army supply on Guadalcanal, and the night they stole the train out of Wellington, heading back to their base on New Zeeland, (SP?) Their memories became mine in a way... but all I really wanted, was to have a frilly little hat and purse for Easter at church, like all the other little girls wore in 1961.
Its not the Marine Corps to me... its family history, and I think its the same for most of us... its not just a military branch, its ingrained in us all, that feeling of family, of personal history... of having a connection not just to the Marine on the right, but to the Marine in the rigging of a sailing ship, the exhausted men clinging to the black sand at Iwo... and the Marines digging with bloody hands to find others in Beiruit.
If the Army could instill the same sense of personal connection to the past in its people, they'd have the same magical connection to their service as Marines.
As I said, its my opinion, take it for what its worth.

Response by Cpl Kurt Huber made Aug 16 at 2016 9:54 AM

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In WWII, the Army soldiers got the nickname "Doughboys" in the battle of Bellau Wood the Marines got the name of Teufelhunden ( Hell / devil hounds / from their ENEMY, because of the ferocity of the fight from such a small number of men.
End of story

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Aug 16 at 2016 12:08 PM

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It's 241 years of keeping the wolffrom the door, holding the hated forces of democracy at bay. Doing so with pride in service and tenacity in battle. Success to our mission perdition to our enemies.

Response by Cpl Richard Leonard made Aug 17 at 2016 11:48 AM

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The Corps still runs through my blood. Remember what you do after reflects our name also. I do agree when you wear a USMC tee shirt into somewhere people notice. I highly recommend that you keep that Honor and pride in all that you do. I hire and train new hires for our company and when I get one that's a Marine we have that bond. But when he quits and the navy guys stays. I do hear it "what happened to the big tough Marine Etc" . Being a marine follows you and you should wear that pride and use it to be a leader and not a whiner. Others notice and expect marines to be on their game by leading not following. Just saying if you are advertising that you are a Marine act like a marine. We know how to lead and be role models not part of the sick, lame and lazy group.
Just my opinion and it has worked for me.
Semper Fi.

Response by Pvt Bill Oneilkl made Aug 17 at 2016 1:24 PM

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The other day I was walking out of a Walmart wearing my USMC Vet cover and a man walking in stopped and executed a perfect Boot Camp salute to his cover and said simply "OOH RAH" We hugged and marched on.

Response by Sgt Emilio Gonz made Aug 17 at 2016 2:36 PM

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I became a Marine and stood among men whom inspired me to be a better husband, father, leader, worker, and brother to all whom have earned the EGA. At my lowest point the voice of a fellow Marine sent me back to a time when I was invincible. My commitment is to look after those who may need to hear the voice of a fellow Marine and provide support and care to the best of my ability to Marines needing help.

Response by Cpl Patrik Bernard made Aug 17 at 2016 5:54 PM

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I think it's the oohrah thing

Response by Cpl Patrik Bernard made Aug 17 at 2016 5:57 PM

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I think it's the oohrah thing

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2016 6:12 PM

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Well first of its the reputation then you have the motivation and dedication that went into building the reputation and continues to build it

Response by LCpl William Perry made Aug 18 at 2016 6:51 AM

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I would agree History has a big part of what makes a Marine, but with this has been the Marine Corps standing the ground of our training and the discipline that is instilled. Once out of Boot camp I stopped saying I became a Marine and started saying The Corps chose me and allow for me to become a Marine. The Time in Boot Camp and ITS had broken me down and molded me into a Marine. I have not went through other boot camps but my understanding is to see it through and you make it through. In the Corps you earn your way through and keep earning while in. Most others receive their entry into their service and are so happy, but I have seen Marines cry when after the crucible you get your Eagles, Globe and Anchors. It is all the history of what has made a Marine and what you have become...A MARINE...A DEVIL DOG. Best put by a very wise man....Only 2 people will ever understand a Marine....Another Marine and the enemy.....Semper Fi Brothers and Sister we are a Brotherhood that goes far beyond just have or being in a service.....RAH!

Response by SSgt Justin Huett made Aug 18 at 2016 7:25 AM

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When I joined the Marine Corps, over 20 years ago I didn't know much about the military. I had two grandfathers who served in the Navy during WWII, but never heard anything about it. I joined the USMC based on the idea of Honor, Courage & Commitment along with the concept of a brotherhood. I was a college athlete before joining, so physically I was prepared. I also grew up with a step father that yelled at me regularly so I was prepared on that front too.

I'll never forget my first week, one moment that always comes to mind is when's drill instructor started yelling at me all red faced (I don't remember what for) he yells at me, "get on my quarter deck, I'm going to pop your f@&king heart! (My thought was, what is he going to do?) well he says get on your face and start pushing. What he didn't know is prior to joining the USMC I didn't push-ups for fun and had the ability to do over 100 push-ups without breaking a sweat.

So I start pushing, a couple minutes later he yells get off my quarterdeck! Thinking back to when he said I'm going to pop your heart, I thought to myself or maybe I said it out loud, "That's it?"

Back to the quarterdeck I went to push some more. After another few minutes he returns and again tells me to get off his quarterdeck and then says you do you have anything else to say? (If you knew me, you'd know) I replied, Thank You, with a smile on my face.

Being it was the first week of boot camp he didn't know me very well and decided to get in my face yelling, Did you enjoy that? I replied yes sir, thank you for helping me get stronger. With a puzzled look on his face he simply yelled, get out of my face!

Response by Cpl Don "GUNNY" Miller made Aug 18 at 2016 8:01 AM

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Semper Fi!

Response by LtCol J W made Aug 25 at 2016 11:34 PM

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Proud to claim the title, "United States Marine" I have been a Marine since 1945 and when I die, I will report to St. Peter, "Another Marine reporting, sir! I've served my time in Hell!"