Marines are obsessed with the Corps. We’re taught its birthday, history, its traditions (good, bad, spoken, and implied), and the basic skills to be a rudimentary rifleman before we ever learn our occupational specialty.

“On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date many thousands of men have borne that 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.
The record of our Corps is one which bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world’s history… From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war and in the long era 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 so that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.
In every battle and skirmish since the Birth of the 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.
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 also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our Corps from generation and has long been the distinguishing mark of 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, 13TH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

Every year Marines gather in large groups to celebrate the birthday of the Corps. Marines are crazy about being Marines. Why is it that you see 50 Marine stickers or license plates to every 1 of another service? We’re brainwashed to love this twisted, death dealing organization.

During a recent Zoom call, I found myself with four fellow Marines and decided to do a recording. The following discussion is for veterans and civilians alike! If you have questions or comments please post them in the comment section at the bottom of the post! Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog so you don’t miss a thing!

Chris Reardon- Freedom Fitness America
Seth Hopper- River City Facebook, Twitter
Chad Hiser– Personal Trainer and Mental Grenade Author
Chase *****- Active Duty EOD Marine