Who are Marines?
We're a special breed of fighting men,
The United States Marines
We fight from the air, the land and sea-
In all venues we may be seen.
In mountain terrain and in jungles,
Or deserts-we've fought in them all.
Always keenly primed, ever ready,
To answer our country's call.
From Montezuma's historical halls
To the deserts of ancient Iraq
Where we helped expel Sadaam's elite
From Kuwait to never come back.
There's comaraderie in our valorous Corps-
And a common thread that binds-
That extends beyond a mere friendship
An unspoken meeting of minds.
There's a feeling developed in each Marine
A deep pride in his Corps
And a special sense of a brotherhood
Naught akin to it eer felt before
Some time in the Corps will tend to shape
Characterin the soul of a man
To assist him establish strong values
And help him his life goals to plan
I was a Marine, I am a Marine,
And a Marine I will always be
Until the day when I depart
Earth's air, its land and sea