Old Enlisted Marine
The only title better than Marine is DAD
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Today we honor the USMC most decorated Marine's 125th birthday, Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the only Marine ever awarded 5 Navy Crosses, the nation's second-highest military honor. During his 37-year career, Chesty served 27 of those years in foreign lands or at sea.
"Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed."
-Lewis “Chesty” Puller
Chesty was revered as a Marine’s Marine, embodying an unwavering warrior spirit and upholding the esteemed tradition of excellence that all Marines aspire to emulate. Through his character and devotion in combat, Chesty Puller continues to inspire Marines today.
"Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed."
-Lewis “Chesty” Puller
Chesty was revered as a Marine’s Marine, embodying an unwavering warrior spirit and upholding the esteemed tradition of excellence that all Marines aspire to emulate. Through his character and devotion in combat, Chesty Puller continues to inspire Marines today.