Marine

"I think that what makes Marines special, if only in our own minds, is that elusive quality of Esprit De Corps. It's the fact that we, as individual Marines, don't feel that we are individual Marines. When we wear our uniform, when we hear our Hymn, when we go into battle, we are going with every other Marine who has ever worn the uniform. Standing behind us are the Marines who fought during the birth of our nation. We're standing with the Marines who fought in WWI and gave birth to the legend of the "Teuful Hunden", or "Devil Dogs". We are standing with the Marines who took Iwo and Tarawa and countless other blood soaked islands throughout the Pacific. We are standing with the "Frozen Chosin" and our beloved Chesty Puller. We are standing with the Marines who battled at Hue City and Khe Sanh and the muddy rice paddies of South East Asia. We are standing with the Marines who fought in Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom and now, are fighting in Afghanistan. Like real brothers, their blood courses through our veins, and when we go into battle, we would rather lay down our lives than be a disappointment to them. We carry on our backs their legacy, their deaths, and their honor. We carry that for the rest of our lives. The Marines Corps uniform doesn't come off when our active duty is over. We wear it daily in our attitude, and our love of Corps and country. We wear it on our tattoos and our bumper stickers. We wear it in our hearts. Its why, no matter where we are in the world, on November 10th, every Marine celebrates the Marine Corps birthday. It's why we'll never be an army of one. It's why we never stop being Marines. Its why, for most of us, being a Marine isn't something we were. It's something we are. It's the most important part of who and what we are. Some say we're arrogant. We say we're proud. We have a right to be proud. We are the United States Marines. The most feared and ferocious group of warriors to walk the face of this earth. When Americas' enemies formulate their battle plans, they plan on going around Marine units, because they know damn well that they can't go through them. We are what other branches wish they were. We are the modern day Spartans. This isn't bragging. It's written in the battle history of our country. When there's a parade and the Marines march by, everyone pays a little more attention. Some say "arrogance". We call it "pride". Its why, in a crowd of service men, you can always spot the Marine. Why are Marines special? I don't know. We just are.”Marine Moe Thomas wrote this in response to an Army guy on Facebook who posted a comment on the Marine Corps site saying that he was sick and tired of "Marine arrogance".

"I Am A Suave And Debonair Global Soldier Of The Seas. I Am A Bald Headed, Beady Eyed, Green Amphibious Monster. I Am A Professional Warrior With A Clean Body And A Dirty Mind. I Don't Rust, Bust Or Collect Dust. My Tales Are Told Around A Million Camp Fires On A Thousand Battle Fields. My Enemies Fear Me, My Friends Respect Me. From The Army I Stole The Rope, From The Air Force I Stole The Eagle And From The Navy I Stole The Anchor, On The Seventh Day When God Was Resting, I Stole The World. Heaven Doesn't Want Me, And Hell Won't Have Me. I Am A Life Taker And A Heart Breaker... There Is No Mistake That I Am A Hard Charging, Fast Talking, Straight Shooting, Hard Fisted, Low Crawling, Motivated, Dedicated United States Marine! Now Who The Hell Are You?” Anonymous

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