I joined the USMC in 1989................did four full years on active duty.................................got out in 1993.........

United States Marine Corps

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The United States Marine Corps, also known as the United States Marines, is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting amphibious operations with the United States Navy. Wikipedia

Motto: Semper Fidelis

Founder: Samuel Nicholas

Founded: November 10, 1775, Philadelphia, PA

Mascot: Chesty XIV

Headquarters: Arlington County, VA

Colors: Scarlet, Gold