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Nimble News & Views from the People's Republik of Washington


Happy Birthday You ‘Band of Brothers’

Honor. Courage. Commitment.

The Few. The Proud.

First to fight.

Leathernecks.

Devil dogs.

Uncommon valor was a common virtue.

Semper Fidelis.

Eagle, globe and anchor.

Once a Marine, always a Marine.

Retreat, hell! We just got here.

No matter the nickname or slogan, they all mean one thing:

United States Marine Corps

We have this thing about The Few, The Proud. We love them!

After a person successfully completes their basic training, they have earned the title of United States Marine forever. Even after discharge or retirement they are still a Marine – part of the Band of Brothers.

“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don’t have that problem.” – President Ronald Reagan

The Corps turns 246 on November 10.

To those who have served and are serving:

Happy Birthday to The Few. The Proud.

Semper Fi.

God may come second. Country can come third.

You fight for the Corps first.