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    United States Marine Corps

    Amphibious and maritime service branch of the U.S. military

    "USMC" redirects here. For other uses, see USMC (disambiguation).

    United States Marine Corps

    Emblem of the United States Marine Corps

    Founded11 July 1798
    (226 years, 6 months)
    (in current form)

    10 November 1775
    (249 years, 2 months)
    (as the Continental Marines)[1]


    Country United States
    TypeMaritime land force
    Role
    Size
    Part ofUnited States Armed Forces
    Department of the Navy
    HeadquartersThe Pentagon
    Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
    Nickname(s)"Jarheads", "Devil Dogs", "Teufel Hunden", "Leathernecks"
    Motto(s)Semper fidelis ("Always faithful")
    ColorsScarlet and gold[6][7]
       
    March"Semper Fidelis" Play
    Mascot(s)English bulldog[8][9]
    Anniversaries10 November
    EquipmentList of U.S.

    Marine Corps equipment

    Engagements