"You don't hurt 'em if you don't hit 'em." (Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC, Marine, 1962.) "Being ready is not what matters.

Marine Corps Mottos Ooh-rah: A battle cry among Marines, 'Ooh-rah' can be used as a greeting, a term of affirmation, or as a way of expressing enthusiasm.

Latin for “Always Faithful,” Semper Fidelis is the motto of every Marine - an eternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progress of our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to the fellow Marines we fight alongside.

the Marine Corps "The Few. The Proud. The Marines." has been used by the Marine Corps since 1977. It won a place on Madison Avenue's Advertising Walk of Fame during Advertising Week 2007.

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25+ Memorial Day Quotes to Honor Our Nation's Soldiers

• "No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation."
• "Heroism doesn't always happen in a burst of glory.
• "Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it.
• "It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle.

United States Marines are a family that fights together, finding individual purpose in a collective cause - the protection of our Nation and the advancement of its ideals. Side by side, we welcome obstacles and thrive on challenge.

Historically, marines serve as a navy's ground troops. In fact, the word "marine" is the French word for sea, which may be why the French military historically called English troops - who all had to arrive by sea - "marines."

Fortitudine The first, antedating the War of 1812, was “Fortitudine” (“With Fortitude”). The second, “By Sea and by Land,” was obviously a translation of the Royal Marine's “Per Mare, Per Terram.” Until 1848, the third motto was “To the Shores of Tripoli,” in commemoration of O'Bannon's capture of Derna in 1805.

Marines are trained to improvise, adapt, and overcome all obstacles in all situations. They possess the willingness and the determination to fight and to keep fighting until victory is assured. Watch how Marines make critical decisions at a moment's notice.

1. Indian Army Motto: "Sewa Paramo Dharma" Translation: Service is our prime duty.

But the motto of “This We'll Defend” lives on as the official motto of the modern US Army.