Why I like Marines
I saw this floating around and thought every Marine should have a copy. It says everything about who we are.
The next time you meet a former Marine in their late 60s or 70s who has been really successful (CEO etc.) in life, ask them the most important they've ever done. I'll bet the answer is "I was a Marine!"
Why I like Marines
-I like the fact that if you are a self-declared enemy of America, running into a Marine outfit in combat is your worst nightmare...and that your health record is either about to get a lot thicker, or be closed entirely.
-I like the fact that Marines are steadfast and consistent in everything they do... regardless of whether you agree with them or not.
-I like the fact that Marines view the term "politically correct" with nothing but pure distain.
-I like the fact that Marines stand tall and rigid in their actions, thoughts, and deeds when others bend with the direction of the wind and are as confused as a dog looking at a ceiling fan.
-I like the fact that each and every Marine considers the honor and legacy of the Corps as his personal and sacred trust to protect and defend.
-I like the fact that most civilians don't have a clue what makes us tick. And that's not a bad thing; because if they did, it would probably scare the hell out of them.
-I like the fact that others say they want to be like us, but don't have what it takes in the Pain-Gain-Pride department to make it happen.
-I like the fact that the Marines came into being in a bar named Tun Tavern; and that Marines still fill gather in pubs, bars and slop chutes to share sea stories and hot scoop.
-I like the fact that Marines do not consider it a co-incidence that there are 24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case because Marines know there is a reason for everything that happens.
-I like our motto... SEMPER FIDELIS and the fact that we don't shed it when the going gets tough, the battlefield gets deadly, or when we hang up our uniform for the last time.
-I like the fact that Marines take care of each other... in combat and in time of peace.
-I like the fact that Marines know the difference between "Chicken Salad" and "Chicken Shit" and aren't afraid to call either for what it is.
-I like the fact that people in America hold Marines in the highest esteem and that they know they can count on us to locate, close with, and destroy those who would harm them.
-I like the fact that people think we are cocky.... yet we know that we have confidence in everything we do; the fact that they don't know the taste of that makes them look at us as if we are arrogant.
-I like the fact that we know the taste of freedom and would give our very lives for it; that is a taste, the protected will never know.
-I like the fact that Ronald Reagan said... "Some people spend their entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference... Marines don't have that problem!"
-I like the fact that we are brothers to the end... and that no matter what happens in life, we know that we guard each others "six".
-I like the fact that an elected member of congress felt compelled to publicly accuse the Marine Corps of being "radical and extreme", and that our Commandant informed that member of congress she was absolutely correct and that he passed on his thanks for the compliment.
-I like the fact that Marine leaders of every rank know that issuing every man and woman a black beret (or polka-dotted boxer shorts for that matter) does absolutely nothing to promote morale, fighting spirit or combat effectiveness.
-I like the fact that Marines are Marines first... regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or how long they served, their former rank, or what goals they achieve in life.
-I like Marines... and I love the fact that I am humbled to walk among the ranks of other Marines.
-I like the fact that you always know where you stand with a Marine. With Marines, there is no middle ground or gray area. There are only missions, objectives and facts.
In closing... if you aren't a Marine, the next best thing is to have a Marine for a husband, wife, father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, best friend, or friend.
SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITAS
(Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever) Unknown
The next time you meet a former Marine in their late 60s or 70s who has been really successful (CEO etc.) in life, ask them the most important they've ever done. I'll bet the answer is "I was a Marine!"
Why I like Marines
-I like the fact that if you are a self-declared enemy of America, running into a Marine outfit in combat is your worst nightmare...and that your health record is either about to get a lot thicker, or be closed entirely.
-I like the fact that Marines are steadfast and consistent in everything they do... regardless of whether you agree with them or not.
-I like the fact that Marines view the term "politically correct" with nothing but pure distain.
-I like the fact that Marines stand tall and rigid in their actions, thoughts, and deeds when others bend with the direction of the wind and are as confused as a dog looking at a ceiling fan.
-I like the fact that each and every Marine considers the honor and legacy of the Corps as his personal and sacred trust to protect and defend.
-I like the fact that most civilians don't have a clue what makes us tick. And that's not a bad thing; because if they did, it would probably scare the hell out of them.
-I like the fact that others say they want to be like us, but don't have what it takes in the Pain-Gain-Pride department to make it happen.
-I like the fact that the Marines came into being in a bar named Tun Tavern; and that Marines still fill gather in pubs, bars and slop chutes to share sea stories and hot scoop.
-I like the fact that Marines do not consider it a co-incidence that there are 24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case because Marines know there is a reason for everything that happens.
-I like our motto... SEMPER FIDELIS and the fact that we don't shed it when the going gets tough, the battlefield gets deadly, or when we hang up our uniform for the last time.
-I like the fact that Marines take care of each other... in combat and in time of peace.
-I like the fact that Marines know the difference between "Chicken Salad" and "Chicken Shit" and aren't afraid to call either for what it is.
-I like the fact that people in America hold Marines in the highest esteem and that they know they can count on us to locate, close with, and destroy those who would harm them.
-I like the fact that people think we are cocky.... yet we know that we have confidence in everything we do; the fact that they don't know the taste of that makes them look at us as if we are arrogant.
-I like the fact that we know the taste of freedom and would give our very lives for it; that is a taste, the protected will never know.
-I like the fact that Ronald Reagan said... "Some people spend their entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference... Marines don't have that problem!"
-I like the fact that we are brothers to the end... and that no matter what happens in life, we know that we guard each others "six".
-I like the fact that an elected member of congress felt compelled to publicly accuse the Marine Corps of being "radical and extreme", and that our Commandant informed that member of congress she was absolutely correct and that he passed on his thanks for the compliment.
-I like the fact that Marine leaders of every rank know that issuing every man and woman a black beret (or polka-dotted boxer shorts for that matter) does absolutely nothing to promote morale, fighting spirit or combat effectiveness.
-I like the fact that Marines are Marines first... regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or how long they served, their former rank, or what goals they achieve in life.
-I like Marines... and I love the fact that I am humbled to walk among the ranks of other Marines.
-I like the fact that you always know where you stand with a Marine. With Marines, there is no middle ground or gray area. There are only missions, objectives and facts.
In closing... if you aren't a Marine, the next best thing is to have a Marine for a husband, wife, father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, best friend, or friend.
SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITAS
(Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever) Unknown
Posted by Leading Marines.com at 2/19/2009 12:33 PM 
Categories: Legacy, General Leadership
Tags: USMC Marines marine corps
Categories: Legacy, General Leadership
Tags: USMC Marines marine corps
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