The Ship
What is the front end of the ship called?
THE BOW
Who was the 13th Commandant?
General John A. Lejeune
What is the Marine nickname for candy or sweets?
Pogeybait.
Who was the first female Marine?
Opha May Johnson.
She joined in August 1918.
Where is the birthplace of the Marine Corps?
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What is the right side of the ship called?
STAR-BOARD
Name the only Marine to win 5 Navy crosses.
Lt General Lewis "Chesty" Puller.
What does a Marine call a bed?
Bunk or Rack.
Who was the first African American female Marine?
Annie E. Graham.
enlisted in 1949.
Who was the 1st Unofficial Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Captain Samuel Nicholas?
What is the floor of the ship called?
THE DECK
Name the only Marines to win 2 Congressional Medal of Honors?
Lt. General Smedley Butler.
Gunnery Sargent Dan Daly.
What do the letter "CMC" mean?
Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Who was the first Marin Corps Aviator?
Major A. A. Cunningham.
Common Nicknames for the Marines?
Leatherneck.
Devil Dog.
What do Marines call a bathroom or the toilet?
THE HEAD
Who is the Marine Corps Commandant?
General David H. Berger.
What are the official battle colors of the Marine Corps located
Marine Barracks, 8th & I streets, Washington, DC.
Who was the first African American female Aviator?
Vernice Armour.
Captain USMC
1993-2007
What are the official colors of the Marine Corps?
Scarlet and Gold
What do Marines call the water fountain?
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Who is the SgtMaj of the Marine Corps?
SgtMaj Troy E. Black.
When is the Marine Corps Birthday?
November 10, 1775.
Who was the first female Marine Infantry Officer?
First Lt. Matina A. Hierl.
What is the name of the Marine Corps mascot?
The bulldog is named"Chesty"