Who We Are
Our Values
Held to Higher Standards
Honor, courage and commitment, the core values of the Marines, define how every Marine in the Corps thinks, acts and fights. Throughout the evolving battlefields of the 21st Century, every Marine in the Corps must be confident in the abilities of themselves—and each other. In the chaos of battle, character matters.
Values for Victory
The principles and values imbued into each Marine are the building blocks for making the right decisions at the right time, both on the battlefield and off.
The principles and values imbued into each Marine are the building blocks for making the right decisions at the right time, both on the battlefield and off.
“I love the Marine Corps for those intangible possessions that cannot be issued: pride, honor, integrity, and being able to carry on the traditions for generations of warriors past.”
— Cpl Jeff Sorni, USMC
“I love the Marine Corps for those intangible possessions that cannot be issued: pride, honor, integrity, and being able to carry on the traditions for generations of warriors past.”
— Cpl Jeff Sorni, USMC
Leadership Traits
Regardless of rank, every Marine must be prepared to lead. As part of their training, Marines master 14 distinct leadership traits that become the tools for winning every battle.
Regardless of rank, every Marine must be prepared to lead. As part of their training, Marines master 14 distinct leadership traits that become the tools for winning every battle.
Dressed to defend
From the Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem to the digital camouflage pattern, every element of our uniforms serves a purpose and tells the stories of our battles won.
