Marine Corps Purpose Marines are trained to improvise, adapt and overcome any obstacle in whatever situation they are needed. We are first to fight and determined to succeed. LEARN MORE ALWAYS FAITHFUL. ALWAYS A MARINE. While the battlefields have changed since active duty, the commitment of our...
For more information on how to apply to Marine Corps scholarships, please visit the application portal here. Applicants must complete and submit all required information in the online application in order to apply to the scholarship. Oath of office “I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm)...
During the Iraq War, the number ofMarines with tattoosskyrocketed. Most of these came in the form of tributes to fallen brothers or expressions of love for the corps itself. However, a substantial number were considered offensive by the top brass in Marine command. Whether they were racial or...
The Corps' core values are Honor, Courage, and Commitment. These values make up the bedrock of a Marine's character. During recruit training, recruits are taught these core values and numerous others related to them, such as integrity, discipline, teamwork, duty, and "esprit de corps." ...
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The U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters' decision to disband ship sea duty was made in an effort to free more Marines for fleet duty. 3Marines on Navy Ships Any vessel carrying a nuclear payload is guarded by Marines, as is any vessel transporting Marine air support. When air transport is not...
The Marine Corps commandant Gen. Eric Smith underwent open-heart surgery on Monday to correct a heart defect, the Marine Corps said in a statement Monday evening. The service said he is expected to return to full-duty after his rehabilitation. ...
17. “The United States Marine Corps, with its fiercely proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth.”– Thomas E. Ricks 18. “It was the Marines who taught me how to act. After that, pretending...
GENERAL– A four-star general, the most senior officer rank, a General is nominated by the President and must also be confirmed for duty by the Senate. ASSISTANT COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS– the second-highest ranking Marine Officer, and also a four-star general, serves as deputy for ...