No one knows where it comes from. Why some have it and some don’t. It’s the fighting spirit. And it needs to be fed. It consumes fear, self-doubt and weakness. It stands ready to protect those in danger and to fight whatever shape the battle takes. For Marines, the fighting spirit burns bright long past service, because as long as there are battles that need to be won, there will always be Marines.
The “Commandant’s Own” Drum & Bugle Corps performs inside a reception room during an Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 16, 2017. Approximately 21 presidents, chancellors and commissioners from historically black colleges, universities and conferences travelled from around the country to build and sustain meaningful relationships between their organizations and the Marine Corps. While at parade, guests met members of the National Montford Point Marine Association, Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the most senior African American Marine, and several other diverse leaders of the Marine Corps.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Marines stay true to their traditions and core values through their actions in and out of uniform. They are known for giving back to those who need it, regardless of self-benefit.
