The Creed of the United States Marine

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We thank you for your
Honor, Courage & Commitment.
Once a Marine, always a Marine.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be
with you  wherever you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9

May God Watch Over You & Protect You Always!
Love and Prayers, Tommy, John & Sarah

Creed of the United States Marine

This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle,
I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot
straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me.
I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...

My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the
hits that count. We will hit...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life.
Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its
weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories,
its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there isno enemy, but peace!

Semper Fidelis