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  • Flag of the United States Marine Corps
    United States Marine Corps
    / Motto and traditions

    …nickname for Marines of “leathernecks.” The forest green service uniform was introduced in 1912. In naval formations, Marines have the privilege of forming on the right of line or at the head of column, the traditional places of honor and seniority. The “birthday” of the corps (November 10) is…

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    …nickname for Marines of “leathernecks.” The forest green service uniform was introduced in 1912. In naval formations, Marines have the privilege of forming on the right of line or at the head of column, the traditional places of honor and seniority. The “birthday” of the corps (November 10) is…

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