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Marines Quotes

On enlisting, readiness, and the cost of service.

These Marines quotes follow the path from enlisting thirty days after high school graduation to concerns about unit readiness staying high under pressure. Duty here carries a clear sense of Discipline and consequence.

I'm relieved that the state of the Marines' readiness will remain high.

Quotes by Susan Davis

The United States should not frame its policy options in terms of doing nothing or unilaterally sending in the Marines.

Quotes by Samantha Power

To keep providing our soldiers, sailors and Marines with 21st-century firepower, Picatinny needs 21st-century laboratories and research and development facilities.

Quotes by Rodney Frelinghuysen

I was a public affairs officer. I worked with the media, but I didn't just stay at my desk. I assisted in military duties, travelled around Anbar province, hung out with a wide variety of Marines.

Quotes by Phil Klay

Discipline Quotes

Marines and soldiers don't issue themselves orders; they don't send themselves overseas. United States citizens elect the leaders who send us overseas.

Quotes by Phil Klay

I went straight from the Marine Corps to the MFA. The way that you would express things among Marines is somewhat different than the way you're supposed to express things in a creative-writing workshop.

Quotes by Phil Klay

Marines are very good at fighting... And if Gen. Franks wants fighters on the ground and he puts Marines in, he'll have what he wants.

Quotes by Peter Pace

I would not trade you a billion dollars for the kids I led to combat in Vietnam or in fact any of the Marines that I served with for a quarter of a century.

Quotes by Oliver North

Thirty days after high-school graduation, I went straight into the Marines.

Quotes by Nate Dogg

Emotion Quotes

My dad was a Marine. He was one of the Montford Point Marines. Those are the equivalent of the Tuskegee Airmen for Marines. He's a tough, tough guy.

Quotes by Larry Elder

Before leaving the Marines, I was the Training Non-Commission Officer, where it was my job to set up all training scenarios each week that my unit would partake in.

Quotes by Lacey Evans

Get off your butt and join the Marines!

Quotes by John Wayne

I came from a family of Marines into the family of Marines.

Quotes by Jim Lehrer

The death rate among Marines in Iraq has been more than double that of the other services.

Quotes by Jim Lehrer

Identity Quotes

I knew early I wanted to follow my father into the military. He did a full 30-year career and retired as a full colonel in the Marines after graduating from Allentown H.S. and later from Cornell University.

Quotes by James G. Stavridis

All Marines, sailors and civilian Marines, regardless of sexual orientation, are Marines first. Every Marine is a valued member of our war-fighting team.

Quotes by James F. Amos

There's not really a ban on the KIA bracelet specifically. There are regulations for wearing the uniform and specifically jewelry, and Marines are not allowed to wear bracelets. This falls under that spectrum. Now, the KIA bracelet will be lumped...

Quotes by James F. Amos

The ongoing dispute over the relocation of U.S. Marines on Okinawa should be quickly settled. This isn't just an issue for the U.S. and Japan. It has regional implications.

Quotes by Ed Royce

I joined the Marines the week I turned 17, and that led to a few experiences that might qualify as adventure - eye of the beholder.

Quotes by Daniel Woodrell

Profession Quotes

I liked my fellow Marines. I didn't like pointless orders.

Quotes by Daniel Woodrell

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Marines quotes cover?
They describe enlisting straight out of high school, concerns about unit readiness, encouragement to join, and the real risks faced during deployment.
Why do people search for Marines quotes?
Readers search for Marines quotes to find language about military service, discipline, and the sacrifices tied to enlisting and deploying.
Is there a quote about enlisting right after high school?
Yes, one speaker describes going straight into the Marines just thirty days after high school graduation, with no gap in between.
Does any quote address unit readiness?
Yes, one line expresses relief that the Marines' readiness would remain high, treating preparedness as a matter of both pride and concern.
Is there a quote about the risks Marines face?
Yes, one quote states that the death rate among Marines in Iraq was more than double that of the other services, a direct statement of the human cost. Related themes appear in Profession quotes.

One quote states plainly that Marine casualty rates in Iraq outpaced those of other services. For related themes of vocation and calling, see Profession quotes.