In this time of more or less institutionalized timidity, I am reminded of a slogan attributed to the Marine Corps during the inter-war period, to wit:

"If you want to learn a trade, join the Army."
"If want a clean bunk every night, join the Navy."
"If you want to fly, join the Air Force."
"If you want to fight, join the Marines."

And Marines‘ feelings about the Corps do not automatically include disdain for all the other corps. We know that other people fight well, and we admire them for it. But the Marine Corps still constitutes the emotional home of the traditionalized warrior. This annoys people, but that does not distress us. There is a place for the warrior and it is fortunate for the cause of liberty that this is so.