| United States Marine Corps |
United States Marine Corps portal |
| Active |
10 November 1775–today |
| Country |
United States of America |
| Branch |
Marine Corps |
| Type |
Amphibious |
| Role |
Naval Infantry |
| Size |
202,000 by 2011 [1] |
| Part of |
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy |
| Headquarters |
The Pentagon |
| Nickname |
The Few, The Proud |
| Motto |
Semper Fidelis |
| Colors |
Scarlet & Gold |
| March |
Semper Fidelis |
| Engagements |
Revolutionary War
Quasi-War
Barbary Wars
War of 1812
Seminole Wars
Mexican-American War
American Civil War
Spanish-American War
Philippine Insurrection
Boxer Rebellion
The Banana Wars
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Persian Gulf War
Kosovo War
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Decorations |
Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Unit Commendation
Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Croix de Guerre
Philippene Presidential Unit Citation
Korean Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Vietnam Civil Actions Medal |
| Commanders |
| Commandant |
Gen James T. Conway |
| A. Commandant |
Gen Robert Magnus |
| Sergeant Major |
SgtMaj Carlton W. Kent |
| Insignia |
| Eagle, Globe, and Anchor |
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| Aircraft flown |
| Attack |
F/A-18B, F/A-18D, AV-8B, F-35B |
Electronic
warfare |
EA-6B |
| Fighter |
F/A-18A, F/A-18C, F-35B |
| Helicopter |
AH-1W, AH-1Z, UH-1N, UH-1Y, CH-46E, CH-53E, MV-22 |
| Reconnaissance |
RQ-7, ScanEagle |
| Transport |
KC-130J |
