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09-14-2012, 05:53 PM | #1 |
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Dear Marine Tankers,
I want to ask a question about the Eagle, Globe and Anchor logo, but I want to preface this question by saying that I have the upmost respect for the Corps, and that this question is in NO WAY meant to be disrespectful to the Marine Corps. I know the EGA is near and dear to the hearts of every Marine, and I respect that. So here goes... The Eagle, Globe and Anchor is a great logo. Arguably, it's the coolest logo of all the U.S. military branches. However, the USMC prides itself as a fighting force - more specifically, that EVERY Marine is an Infantryman. With that in mind, Why is there not a Rifle in the EGA? Why not put a rifle (with a Ka-Bar type of bayonet) behind the globe at an angle to balance the Anchor? The Anchor is at an angle, why not cross it, behind the globe, with a Rifle with bayonet... the USMC is America's premier QRF (along with the Army's Airborne units). The USMC is a Combat oriented branch... why is there no weapon of any kind in the logo? Has there ever been any attempt to change/add to the EGA? Again, in NO WAY am I trying to disrepect the Corps or the EGA. It's just an honest question. Thanks. Also, to any of you who may be heading into harms way in Afghanistan or Libya or anywhere else, God Bless and take care of yourselvs. Thanks for all you do for this nation.
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09-14-2012, 06:18 PM | #2 |
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You could always contact the Marines HQ, and pose this question to them. They probably have the info you seek.
The Bayonet is no longer used, as the US Military is not engaged in Jungle Warfare at the moment, and hand to hand combat is not as prevalent as it used to be. I am pretty sure that all Branches have taken the Bayonet out of their training. I was told that it would be pulled from the ARMY, for sure, and that was back in 2005. Anyhow, I too respect the US Military, and am a little partial to the ARMY, but have much love for Jar-heads, too!
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09-14-2012, 06:45 PM | #3 |
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Well, thanks for that. I suppose I could try to contact the USMC's PR department via their website. I really just wanted to hear from some of the Marines - past and present - on the Tank.
Any any other Tankers offer any info on this?
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09-15-2012, 12:02 AM | #4 |
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I'm not a Marine but this might be off some help to you.
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia By the way US Coast Guard and proud. |
09-21-2012, 11:59 PM | #5 |
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Any other Devil Dogs care to chime in on this one?
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09-22-2012, 12:34 PM | #6 |
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Not a Marine, but why would they change it. It's one of the most iconic symbols in the world. It's like putting a hamburger in the golden arches. The EGA has served the Marines well. Also the Marines are more that just a group of guys looking to kill people. They are goodwill ambassadors to most of the places they visit. Let the SOF guys deal with weapons in their emblems.
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09-22-2012, 01:06 PM | #7 |
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Wh is it that the only people who respond to a thread that is specifically for Marines are not Marines?
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09-22-2012, 02:26 PM | #8 |
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Posted your question on another site. Here's the link.
An Army friend on another site had a question about the EGA. : USMC
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09-22-2012, 04:40 PM | #9 |
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Quote:
This is not a Military site, sorry if you were somehow mislead.
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09-22-2012, 06:51 PM | #10 |
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I'm not a Marine but one of my best friends is and two of my cousins are and since this thread seemed to be lacking some replies I asked all three of them about your question. They told me that if there is one constant about the Marine Corps it is tradition. The Air Force and Army change thier traditions, uniforms you name it at the drop of a hat. But the Marines try to stay close as they can to thier past. It's part of thier "esprit de corps". They embrace thier history far more than any other branch. My older cousin showed me a picture of Marines in China during the 1890s in formation and wearing basicly the exact same dress blue uniforms they still wear today. They told me how little things like that help to make them feel connected to the past, know that in some small way they are apart of that hertiage. They mentioned the Mameluke swords that the officers wear, that sword has been in use since 1825. They pointed out more things that can be traced back just as far and even to the founding of the Marine Corps. They go out of thier way to make sure thier history is not forgotten by the next generation of Marines. The way they explained it to change the EGA would be almost akin to dishonoring or forgetting thier history and the Marines that came before them. The older cousin summed it up by saying that if they changed the EGA, they might as well be in the Army. To give a little history on my cousins and my friend, the older cousin joined the Marines back in 87 got out in 96. He went back in with the Army back in 05 and still in the service. My other cousin was in from 96 to 2000. He almost went back in but he had two kids to take care of, now he has 5. Hes had a busy decade. And my friend joined up in 02 soon as he got out of high school and just got out last month. |
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