Ooh Rah!

On November 10, 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a small group of men sat in the heat and comfort of Tun Tavern discussing liberty and tyranny. The result of the heated debate, no doubt driven by more than a few pints, was the birth of what would become the most feared fighting force on planet earth - The United States Marine Corps. I can't think of a better birthplace for our beloved Corps than a bar. Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fi, Do-or-Die, Kill Kill Kill. OOH RAH!
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The USMC has over 234 years of romping, stomping, hell, death, and destruction. The finest fighting force the world has ever seen. We were born in a bomb crater, our mother was an M-16 and out father was the devil.

Each moment that I live is an additional threat upon your life. I am a rough looking, roving soldier of the sea. I am cocky, self-centered, overbearing, and I do not know the meaning of fear, for I am fear itself. I am a green, amphibious monster made of blood and gut who arose from the sea, festering on anti-Americans throughout the globe. Whenever it may arise, and when my time comes, I will die a glorious death on the battlefield, giving my life to mom, the Corps and the American flag.

We stole the eagle from the Air Force, the anchor from the Navy, and the rope from the Army. On the 7th day, while God rested, we over-ran his perimeter and stole the globe, and we've been running the show ever since. We live like soldiers and talk like sailors and slap the hell out of both of them. Soldier by day, drunkard by choice, Marine by God!

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A United States Marine by Hershey S. Gehris, CCAM

I am
A United States Marine.
My Tenets are Duty, Honor, and Commitment
in services to God, Country, and Corps.
No matter the Cost;
No matter the Sacrifice
Even to the last full measure;
I will do my Duty.
I will Honor the traditions of those Marines who have gone before me;
As they have passed to me so will I pass to those who follow,
The sword of Freedom, the banner of Courage,
the unblemished Honor of the Corps.
For services without Honor is not our tradition.
I will serve with Honor.
I will be, at all times, always faithful
To my Corps, my Division,
To my Regiment, my Company
To my Platoon, my squad,
To my Fire-team, and to these Tenets
I will be Committed.
I am a United States Marine
I am neither an Ex Marine nor a Former Marine
I am or I am not
For a Marine, there is no middle ground.
I am
A United States Marine.
H & S 1/8
USMC
1963