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Tradition says a pistol, a round of ammunition and matches. As it was explained to me it is supposed to symbolize that the colors will be defended to the end and that they will never be permitted to be captured. It is however, only an Urban Legend created by some Drill Instructor to instill patriotism in the "boots" he was training.
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If you were in the USMC and you died but had been in World War 2 and are buried at Arlington would you be considered honorably discharged?
Yes, dishonorably discharged service people cannot be buried at Arlington. They now have strict guidelines for eligibility for being buried at the Arlington cemetery. For instance, George Bush Sr. could be buried there but my USMC husband could not be buried there.
How many Marine Corps bases are there?
There are USMC (United States Military Corps) bases located in a variety of countries, but in the United States there are a total of 15 bases in 8 of the US states. @joinanswers ##military ##usmc ##joinAnswers ♬ original sound - Answers.com
Where is a list of USMC bases?
Many websites provide a list of the location of military bases. MilitaryBases has a large directory of military base locations which can be sorted by branch.
Who is the secretary of the USMC?
The USMC does not have its own cabinet level secretary, but receives guidance from the SECNAV.
Where can one download USMC wallpapers?
You can download USMC wallpapers online from the Wallpaper Bit website. There are over eight pages of USMC wallpapers available online from this website.
Are the EGA anchors in or out on the USMC dress blues?
The anchors should be pointed inwards. Cpl USMC
What was the outcome of the battle of saipan?
The outcome of the battle of saipan was that the USMC won the battle of saipan.
What type of pistol does the USMC use?
The USMC uses the Barretta 9mm.
What is the USMC?
USMC stands for United States Marine Corp.
Is USMC Camp Pendelton bigger in area than Usmc Camp Twenty-Nine Palms?
Yes, USMC Camp Pendleton is larger in area than USMC Camp Twenty-Nine Palms. Camp Pendleton covers approximately 125,000 acres, making it one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the United States, while Camp Twenty-Nine Palms occupies around 1,100 square miles, which translates to roughly 704,000 acres. Therefore, in terms of total area, Camp Twenty-Nine Palms is significantly larger than Camp Pendleton.
Who were 3 people to get the Medal of Honor in 1864?
Sergeant J. Henry Dening, USMC, 1864. Sergeant James Roantree, USMC, 1864. Sergeant Michael Hudson, USMC, 1864.
Where can one find images of USMC tattoos?
USMC tattoos are found in many tattoo website galleries. Websites that include USMC tattoos are: Grunt, TattooJohnny, Slodive, Pintrest, and Photobucket.
