Ive read this a few times and, finally, had to copy and paste... a little explanation... Marine Arrogance A Marine Sergeant wrote this in response to an army guy who posted a comment on a Marine Corps site that he was sick and tired of Marine Arrogance. The Sergeant said... I think thats what makes Marines special, if only in our own minds, is that elusive Quality of Esprit de Corps. Its the fact that we, as individual Marines, dont 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 ever wore the uniform. Standing behind us are the Marines who fought during the birth of our nation. Were 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 Marine Corps uniform doesnt 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 on our hearts. Its why, no matter where we are in the world, on November 10th, every Marine celebrates the Marine Corps birthday. Its why well never be an army of 1. Its why we never stop being Marines. Its why, for most of us, being a Marine isnt something we were. Its something we are. Its the most important part of who and what we are. Some say were arrogant. We say were 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 cant go through them. We are what other branches wish they were. We are the modern day Spartans. This isnt bragging. Its written in the battle history of our country. When theres 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 servicemen, you can always spot the Marine. Why are Marines special? I dont know. We just are. Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas, Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever, -Semper Fidelis-
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:31:52 +0000
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