Unique to the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis” is a motto that expresses the Marines’ pride, loyalty and camaraderie; meaning “Always Faithful,” it represents their commitment to each other and to any given mission. To the world, the Marine Corps is known as a brotherhood unlike any other, but for two Marines, that brotherhood is two-fold.
As America’s expeditionary force in readiness, the United States Marine Corps has been known for winning our nation’s battles for more than 244 years. With a tradition of being the first to fight, the Marine Corps also has a long history of producing high quality leaders to take charge of Marines in battle. Among those leaders is Lt. Col. Wilson Moore, the oncoming commanding officer of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion.
Throughout the celebrated legacy of the Marine Corps, there have been leaders whose commitment to the Corps has inspired generations of Marines. Those leaders have strived to set the example and instill discipline to ensure the success of their units. Among those leaders is Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize, the outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, who has served the Corps for nearly three decades.
Graeme Day and Carmel Day visited Marines with the 1st Marine Division in Camp Pendleton, California, October 24-25, 2019. Graeme's grandparents housed three Marines from 11th Marine Regiment in Ballarat, Australia after the Battle of Guadalcanal. (News story written by 1st Lt. Cameron Edinburgh)
