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Mission of Marine Corps JROTC
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10 November 1775
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Birth place of the Marine Corps
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Tun Tavern, Philadelphia
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Marine Corps Motto:
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Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
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Marine Corps Colors:
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Scarlet and Gold
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Marine Corps Emblem:
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Eagle – NationGlobe – Worldwide serviceAnchor – Naval Affiliation
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First Commandant of the Marine Corps:
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Captain Samuel Nicholas
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Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps:
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General Archibald Henderson
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Father of Marine Aviation:
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1stLt. Alfred A. Cunningham
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Marine Corps Mascot:
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Old English Bulldog, “Chesty”
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Oldest Post in the Marine Corps:
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Marine Barracks 8th and I St., Wash D.C.
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Largest Post in the Marine Corps
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Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
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The first objective of the USMC in 1776:
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English forts, New Providence, Bahamas
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First USMC offensive action in the Pacific in WWII:
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Guadalcanal
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Last USMC offensive action in the Pacific in WWII:
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Okinawa, Japan
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Highest Medal awarded for bravery:
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Medal of Honor
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