The Naval Parachutist Insignia, also known as “lead sleds”, is awarded to personnel upon successful completion of the Basic Airborne Course at the Navy and Marine Airborne School. The basic insignia is issued for completion of basic parachutist training, five qualifying jumps. The Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist breast insignia, also known as “gold wings” are issued after five additional qualifying jumps.

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More than a weapon ,a heritage

The swords Marines carry signify the Marine Corps? heritage as America?s original protectors. They are the oldest weapons still in service by United States Armed Forces.

Officers carry the Mameluke sword, which was originally given to Lieutenant Presley O?Bannon in 1805 by a Mameluke chieftain in North Africa. Lt O?Bannon and his Marines marched across 600 miles of North African desert to rid the “shores of Tripoli” of pirates. By 1825, all Marine Corps Officers carried the Mameluke sword.

Staff Noncommissioned Officers (SNCO) and
Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) carry the 1858 Cavalry sword. This sword was bestowed upon them by the Commandant of the Marine Corps in recognition of their leadership in combat,
their virtue and tradition. Only the Marine Corps awards such recognition to Noncommissioned Officers.

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More than a motto, a way of life

Semper Fidelis distinguishes the Marine Corps bond from any other. It goes beyond teamwork ? it is a brotherhood and lasts for life.

Latin for “always faithful,” Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883. It guides Marines to remain faithful to the mission at hand, to each other, to the Corps and to country, no matter what.

Becoming a Marine is a transformation that cannot be undone, and Semper Fi reminds us of that. Once made, a Marine will forever live by the ethics and values of the Corps.

There is no such thing as an ex-Marine.

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