YM & Marine Corps Facts
What does Semper Fidelis stand for?
Always Faithful
What year was the Marine Corps started and what is the name of the Tavern where it started?
Nov 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern (in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
What is the Marine Corps Band known as?
“The President’s Own”
What is the nickname for Marines from the 1798 to 1880?
Leatherneck
What Year and Where was the Young Marines founded?
1959 - Waterbury, Connecticut
What is the mascot's name for the Young Marines?
Chester
What does the Eagle stand for in the emblem?
Nation & Service - A bald eagle (the U.S. national bird) shows the Corps’ commitment to defend the United States.
What is the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps is known as?
“The Commandant’s Own”
Who was the Marine that was presented the Mamaluke Sword by the former Pasha of Tripoli?
Marine Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon
When is the Young Marines Birthday? This is the day we received our charter.
October 17, 1965
What's the name of the Young Marines Magazine?
Esprit
What does the globe stand for?
Worldwide Reach - The Western Hemisphere is centered on the globe with readiness to respond anywhere.
Who was the leader of the Marine Corps Band and the composer of the march - "Semper Fidelis" in 1888?
John Philip Sousa
Who is the 'Grand Old Man' of the Marine Corps?
Colonel Archibald Henderson
What year could females join the Young Marines
1975
Marine Corps Logistics Base - Albany
What does the Fouled Anchor stand for?
Naval Heritage - highlights the Marines’ roots within the Depart of the Navy and their expertise in amphibious operations.
What is the name of the national anthem and who wrote it?
What is the present Marine Corps Motto?
The present motto, “Semper Fidelis”,
Previous motto “By Sea and Land”
What Marine organization is the Young Marines Associated? Hint - MCL
Marine Corps League
What branch of the military does the Marine Corps administratively fall under?
Navy, but it is one of six branches of the military. Marines, Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
What does the EGA emblem stand for?
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA)—they declare that Marines are faithful to their country, capable of operating around the world, and firmly tied to naval traditions.
Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy in 1892
What is the Marine Corps Band known as?
"The President’s Own"
What is the name of the national director?
Colonel William "Bill" Davis