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By an act of the Continetinal congree, the United State Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when?
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Novemeber 10, 1775
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Who established the United States Marine Corps?
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Cpt Samual Nichols
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Where was the United States marine Corps established?
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Tun Tavern, PA
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Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter?
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Robert Muellen
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The Marine Corps as it exist today, was formed when?
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July 11, 1798
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What is the symbol of the United States Marine Coprs?
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The eagle, globe, and anchor.
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What is the symbol of the United States Marine Coprs?
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The eagle, globe, and anchor.
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What does each of the EGA stand for?
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Eagle-Nation
Globe-Wolrdwide Service Anchor-Naval Traditions |
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When was the EGA adopted?
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1868
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Who adopted the EGA?
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BGen Jacob Zeiland
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What is the Marine Corps motto?
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Semper Fidelis
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What wasthe previos Marine Corps moot?
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By land.. by Sea
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When was Semper Fidelis adopted as the motto of the Marine Corps?
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1880
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The term Devil Dog was used when?
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Battle of Belliu Wood
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Who was the first Marine corps aviator?
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A. A Cunningham in 1912
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Who was the first woman Marine?
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Ophae Mae Johnson
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Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer?
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CWO Ruth Wood
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Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle?
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Cpt. John Fitzpatrick
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Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant?
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Arichibald Henderson
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How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant of the Marine Corps?
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38 years
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How long does a person have to dawn and clear a gas mask?
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15 secs
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Which Commandant installed the office of Sgt Maj of the USMC?
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General Pate in 1957
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When was the dress blue uniform adopted by the Marine Corps?
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August 24, 1797
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Who adopted the dress blue uniform ?
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Sec. of War James McHenry
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Who was presented the Mameluke sword?
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Lt. Presley O' Bannon
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Who presented the Mameluke sword to Lt. O'Bannon?
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The Pasha of Tripolia
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Who coined the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue?
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Admiral Chester Nimentz
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How many Marines received the Medal of Honor in WWII?
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81
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The last offensive battle of WWII was?
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Okinawa
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On Aug 9, 1945 the Enola Gay released the first Atomic Bomb on?
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Hiroshomo
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The second aromic bomb was released on what city?
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Nagaski
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On what battleship did the Japanese surrendor on to end WWII?
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The USS Missouri
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Semper Fidelis stands for?
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Always Faithful
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In New Providence, Bahamas, what was the name of the fort taken without even firing a shot?
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Fort Montaque
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After the attack on Japan, what two islands were invaded by the Japanese?
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Guam and Wake
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When did the Japanese officiall surrender?
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September 2, 1945
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What was the name of the operation that involved the protecting the rice crops from Guerrillas?
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Harvest Moon
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What 3 battles of WWII comprised the 3 crosses of War?
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Belleu Wood, Mont Blanc, and Soissons
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Name the only Marine to win 5 Navy crosses?
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Lt Gen Chesty Puller
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Where was the first amphibous assault after WWII?
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Inchon, Korea
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Who officially recognized scarlet and Gold as the official Marine Corps colors?
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Gen John A. Lejeune
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Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps appointed by the President?
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Willaim Ward Burrow
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What was the first seaborn assault against a coral Attol?
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Tarawa
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Who was known as the Grand Ole Man of the Marine Corps?
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BGEN Archibald Hendersonm
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What units are authorized the French Forregeare?
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5th and 6th Regiment
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What NATO marker is red with yellow lettering?
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Chemical Threats
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Who were the first two black Marines to enlist in the Marine Corps?
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Alfred Masters and geogre Thompson
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What year was the Code of Conduct written?
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1955
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What happened on August 6, 1945?
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The atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshomo
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Who is the most decorated Marine in Marine In history?
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Chesty Puller
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What year was the Code of Conduct written?
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1955
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What is the largest amphibous operation in the Pacific?
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Okinawa
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The US Marines are direct descendants of who?
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The british Royal Marine
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Who was the first Marine to win the Medal of Honor?
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Cpl. John Mackey
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Who was the first marine to lead an Army divison into battle?
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gen John A. Lejeune
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What was the first medal ever awarded?
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The Purple Heart
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What was the name of the fortess taken in the Battle of Tripoli?
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The Fortress of Derna
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Who was the first Sgt Major of the Marine Corps?
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Sgt Major Bestwick
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What was Belleu wood called after the Battle of Belleuo wood?
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The Wood of the Marine Brigade
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Who was the first General officer in the United States Marine Corps?
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Gen Archibald Henderson
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Who authorized the developmen t of the Marine Corps?
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Continitenal Congress
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Where was the first Marine landing during the Spansish American War?
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Guantamona Bay, Cuba
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Where was the first Marine landing during the Spansish American War?
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Guantamona Bay, Cuba
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Where did Marines use the first Vertical Envelopment?
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The Korean War
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What was the first major offensive of Vietnam?
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Operation Starlight
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What is the oldest rank in the Marine Corps?
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Sgt
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Who was the first Sergent Major in the UsMC?
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Sgt Maj Sommers
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5 battles from 1775-1940
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-Revoluntionary war
-Naval war with france -War with Tripolia -Florida Indian war -civil war -dominican republic -spanish american war -philipine insurrection -boxer rebellion -WW I -War of 1812 -Banan wars -Nicaragu |