The Marines' Hymn is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces. It is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect and every Marine vet knows to snap to attention whenever the hymn is being played. There is only one non-military organization allowed to use the hymn, Western Illinois University, who plays it before all football games. The university has had permission to use the official nickname, mascot, and hymn of the Corps since 1927. #Jan042019 #Parris

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While the origin story of “The Marines’ Hymn” has been clouded by the passage of time, its iconic melody remains a testament to the legacy of the U.S. Marine Corps. It is as closely identified with the Marine Corps as “The Star-Spangled Banner” is with the nation. The hymn has become a sacred symbol of pride and professionalism that unites Marines across generations. To learn more about how the hymn evolved from a French operetta duet into one of the world’s most recognizable military service so

The new Marines of Mike Company sing the Marines Hymn for the first time as U.S. Marines. grad date #Mar092018 #ParrisIslandPhotography It's very cool to have your Marine tell you stories about their fellow Marines they were friends with during training, especially when they can SHOW you photos of them while they are home on leave. The only way to get the photo disk that fast is to pre-order it online. Order here - https://www.parrisislandphotography.com/ | Recruit Training Photography

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The new Marines of Bravo Company sing the Marines Hymn for the first time as U.S. Marines. grad date #Dec152017 #ParrisIslandPhotography It's very cool to have your Marine tell you stories about their fellow Marines they were friends with during training, especially when they can show you photos of them while they are home on leave. The only way to get the photo disk that fast is to pre-order it online. Order here - https://www.parrisislandphotography.com/ | Recruit Training Photography