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Marines. We don’t just endure the tough times, we own them.

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Birth of the Marine Corps

When the Revolutionary War began, a debate ensued regarding the need for a Navy. One reason the…

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“The Suck”

is a term every Marine knows well. It’s the tough days, the grueling moments, the situations that push you to your limits, and then some. But more than just enduring, Marines learn to embrace “The Suck” as a badge of honor, a testament to resilience, grit, and camaraderie.

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