Place like Iwo Jima, Hue, Fallujah, and others are synonymous with the Corps for a reason.
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From a barstool in Philadelphia to black sand and frozen ridgelines, the Marine Corps has collected legends like challenge coins. Born on November 10, 1775, the Corps forged its identity in a tavern and has since advanced in every clime and place. This is a fast march through the moments, mottos, and mythological stories that built the Marines’ swagger and the reputation to back it up.




