“For over 221 years our Corps has done two things for this great Nation. We make Marines, and we win battles.” YearsTwoDoneWinningNationsMilitaryBattleTwo ThingsMarineMarine CorpsGreat NationsUsmcUnited States MarineUnited States Marine CorpsMy Marine Author:Charles C. Krulak
“If the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eaton, the Japanese bases in the Pacific were captured on the beaches of the Caribbean.” IfsFieldsBattleBasesBeachMarineCapturedPacificMarine CorpsCaribbeanPlaying FieldsWaterloo Author:Holland Smith
“Specifically, the part where in the early 19th century America reconstituted the U.S. Marine Corps to battle the Islamic Barbary Pirates, though I don't think that's what Obama meant.” ThinkingAmericaChristianityCenturyBattleIslamIslamicMarinePirate19th CenturyMarine Corps Author:Barack Obama
“If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well.” IfsWellsDesireComfortBattleCommandOfficersInstructionMarine CorpsMilitary LeadershipCommand And ControlMilitary Training Author:Stonewall Jackson
“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” PeopleMenWisdomNightFearPeaceSleepViolenceMilitaryStrengthReadyBattleBedProtectArmySoldierProtectionRageWarriorNovelistsRoughCombatVeteranBehalfMarineMemorial DayMarine CorpsArmed ForcesVeterans DayEssayistsInspirational MilitaryMilitary ForceAmerican SoldierMilitary HistoryHonoring VeteransAmerican MilitaryUsmcViolence And PeaceGreat MilitaryMilitary LeaderGood Night SleepMilitary ManSleeping At NightMilitary SoldierArmed Forces DayMy MarineHave A Good NightAmerican VeteransGreatest MilitaryGreat BattleMy SoldierMilitary VeteranInspirational Good NightPolitical ThinkingPeaceful SleepMilitary Police Author:Richard Grenier