“For me, the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is a symbol for the entire Corps, something in common and a bond between new Marines and old.” — Staff Sgt. Charles E. Fessler | World War II veteran

"I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world!" ~ General Douglas MacArthur, US Army

“The Marine Corps is the military arm of the Navy.” ~ Archibald Henderson, 1834

For a split second I was fearful because I knew I wasn't going to survive, but then I was OK because at least I was going out with a bang.

— Cpl Kyle Carpenter - MOH - answer to question "What's the moment that you feel most fearful on the battlefield and how did you overcome that" 06/16/2014

"I would happily storm hell in the company of these troops ... how strongly they have demonstrated to the world that free men and women can fight like the dickens."  ~  Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis

"Being ready is not what matters. What matters is winning after you get there." - Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak, USMC, April 1965

"Never let technology get in the way of progress" ~ Marine MSgt Gary Grintstead

"Demonstrate to the world there is 'No Better Friend, No  Worse Enemy' than a U.S. Marine." ~ Gen. James "Chaos" Mattis

"The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a MARINE CORPS for the next 500 years." - JAMES FORRESTAL, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

"I come in peace, I didn't bring artillery. But I am pleading with you with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all."  ~ Marine General James Mattis, to Iraqi tribal leaders