232 Reasons to Love YOUR Corps!

[Kegler300]

On Nov. 10, the Marine Corps turns 232 years old. Ever since it was formed in a Philadelphia bar in 1775, the Corps has given Marines countless reasons to take pride in the heritage of their...

[thewookie]

Outstanding, Semper Fidelis!!!

[jetdawgg]

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[mrbsox]

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"RECRUIT !!! WHEN YOU GROW UP I HOPE YOUR PECKER IS LONGER THAN YOUR MEMORY, 'CAUSE RIGHT NOW THIS IS ALL I SEE BETWEEN YOUR EARS"

[HardJedi]

those were pretty dang good. couple of em even made me a little misty eyed:cry:

[thewookie]

I agree, this might be one of the best threads I've ever seen in here, totally motivating.


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[Marine Kane]

7. Jalapeño cheese

Should be number one.

[jetdawgg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCVSa2dsY70

[PatriotGirl422]

55. As if ranks that include the words "master" and "gunnery" aren't intimidating enough on their own, the Corps uses them both. At once.

78. Front toward enemy. It's not just a visual reference on a Claymore mine, it's a Marine Corps way of life.
196. Every day in the Corps is another reason to celebrate. That's why they call them working "parties."

216. If you need another occupying land force, you can use the Marine Corps.
If you need another rapidly deployable, sea-based, front-door-kicking, air-ground team, you can't use the Army.

228. "Every Marine should look like a Marine. But a Marine looks like a Marine when he's got a bayonet stuck in the enemy's chest." Gen. Robert Magnus, assistant commandant, discussing body-fat standards.



That was good. Those are my favorites.

[GUNNY MAX]

They should've added "Leatherneck.Com"
Just my opinion

[3077India]

D@mn, I just realized they're having lobster at Boot today. I got to basic after that, but I heard about it from others. The lucky b@st@rds. :D

[Wyoming]

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Being picky, picky, picky here, but Ms Elliie, they ain't all there.

Wazzup?

[semperfi170]

232 reasons that say it all!

Some others that apply:

Just think, the Army uses a mule as its mascot.
The other services have songs, we have a Hymn.
Gunnery Sergeants are God's most excellent creation!
Once a Marine, Always a Marine is a way of life, not just a saying.
As has also been said our Commandant is proud to be called Marine, unlike the heads of other services.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL MARINES!
GOD BLESS AND KEEP SAFE ALL THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING IN HARM'S WAY!:flag: :usmc: :iwo:

[sparkie]

I loved ALL that, But especially this one. ""189. Camaraderie. Marines will hook you up with their sisters, then punch you in the mouth for doing what they knew would happen the whole time"".,,,,,,,,, So true. Gotta love it.Damm Jarheads. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

[bucksgted]

Happy Birthday, Marines!! I don't think I saw on the list -

The Change Is Forever

[Eric Hood]

These are great. I would add;Marine Corps nicknames--"Chesty" Puller and "E-tool" Jones. ( I am not sure about the second ones last name. I know he ran out of ammo in 'Nam and said that e-tools don't!)
Semper Fi,
Eric:flag: :iwo:

[sleglb]

I don't know if I have earned the right to say it yet but... Happy birthday on Saturday Marine Corps!! On behalf of all the poolees, I would like to say thank you for fighting for our freedoms for the past 232 years.

[gnarkill04]

I'm hoping a lot of this is stuff I'll understand out of boot. Hahah.

[Eric Hood]

"Chesty " Puller is perhaps the best known Marine. Winner of 5 Navy Crosses.
Semper Fi,
Eric

[Adam1988]

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Ah, that was my kill hat!

Back on topic, good read!

[InfectorOfSouls]

That WAS the marine corps. Now its history.