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Mission: to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. Birthday: October 13, 1775. United States Navy.
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Mission: to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. Birthday: October 13, 1775 United States Navy The flag of the United States Navy consists of the Seal of the Department of the Navy in the center, above a yellow scroll inscribed "United States Navy" in dark blue letters, against a dark blue background. The flag was officially adopted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 24, 1959. It is used on land in offices, in parades and for ceremonial occasions, and often on a staff at the quarterdeck of ships in port. It is never flown by ships at sea, nor on outdoor flagpoles on naval land installations, and is not used as an identifying mark of U.S. Navy ships and facilities, as is the U.S. Coast Guard ensign.
Navy Song Stand Navy out to sea Fight our battle cry We’ll never change our course So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y Roll out the T.N.T. Anchors Aweigh Sail on to victory and Sink their bones to Davy Jones hooray!Yo ho there shipmate Take the fighting to the far off sea Hear the wailing of the wild banshees All hands, fire brands Let’s blast them as we go, so Anchors Aweigh my boys Anchors Aweigh It is farewell to foreign shores We sail at break of day - day – day - day Through our last night on shore Drink to the foam Until we meet once more Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home! Heave a ho there sailor Everybody drink up while you may Heave a ho there sailor For your gonna sail a break of day Drink away, Drink away, For you sail at break of day, hey! Anchors Aweigh my boys Anchors Aweigh Farewell to college joys We sail at break of day day day day Through our last night on shore Drink to the foam Until we meet once more Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!
Mission: "The seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land operations to support naval campaigns; the development of tactics, technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces; and such other duties as the President may direct." Birthday: November 10, 1775 United States Marine Corps The flag of the United States Marine Corps (also known as a standard or battle color) is scarlet with the Corps’ emblem in gray and gold. It was adopted on January 18, 1939, although Marine Corps Order 4 had established scarlet and gold and the official colors of the Corps as early as 1925. The indoor/parade version is bordered by a gold fringe while the outdoor version is plain. It measures 55 inches on the hoist and 62 inches on the fly.
Marine Corps Hymn From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our flag's unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun. We have fought in ev'ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job— The United States Marines. Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve. In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.
Mission:to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. Birthday:June 14, 1775 United States Army The Army flag is made up in the National colors red, white, and blue, with a yellow fringe. It is the standard size for colors: 4 feet, 4 inches hoist and 5 feet 6 inches fly. It bears 145 streamers of ribbons representing the campaigns in which the Army has participated since its inception. The flag is made of white silk, upon which is embroidered in blue, a replica of the official seal of the War Office. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white letters, "United States Army". Beneath the scroll blue Arabic numerals, is "1775", the year in which the Army was created with the appointment of General George Washington as CINC.
Army Song March along, sing our song, with the Army of the freeCount the brave, count the true, who have fought to victoryWe’re the Army and proud of our nameWe’re the Army and proudly proclaim First to fight for the right,And to build the Nation’s might, And The Army Goes Rolling AlongProud of all we have done,Fighting till the battle’s won,And the Army Goes Rolling Along. Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!The Army’s on its way.Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)For where e’er we go, you will always knowThat The Army Goes Rolling Along. Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks,And the Army went rolling alongMinute men, from the start,Always fighting from the heart,And the Army keeps rolling along. Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!The Army’s on its way.Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)For where e’er we go, You will always knowThat The Army Goes Rolling Along. Men in rags, men who froze,Still that Army met its foes,And the Army went rolling along.Faith in God, then we’re right,And we’ll fight with all our might,As the Army keeps rolling along. Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!The Army’s on its way.Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)For where e’er we go. You will always knowThat The Army Goes Rolling Along.
Mission: to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. Birthday: September 18, 1947 United States Air Force The flag of the United States Air Force consists of the coat of arms, 13 white stars and the Air Force Seal, on a blue background. The 13 stars represent the 13 original colonies, the three star grouping at the top portray the three Departments of the National Defense Establishment (Army, Navy, and Air Force). The crest includes the American bald eagle, the cloud formation depicts the creation of a new firmament, and the wreath, composed of six alternate folds of silver and blue, incorporate the colors of the basic shield design. The Indoor/Parade version is bordered by a gold fringe while the Outdoor version is plain.
Air Force Song Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun;Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, give 'er the gun (give 'er the gun now!) Down we dive spouting our flame from under Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flame, hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force! (Additional verses:)Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder, Sent it high into the blue;Hands of men blasted the world asunder;How they lived god only knew! Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer Gave us wings, ever to soar! With scouts before and bombers galore, hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force! Here's a toast to the hostOf those who love the vastness of the sky,To a friend we will send a message of his brothermen who flyWe drink to those who gave their all of old,Then down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of goldA toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force! (to top) Off we go into the wild sky yonder, Keep the wings level and true. If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder Keep the nose out of the blue! Flying men guarding the nation's border, We'll be there, followed by more! In echelon we carry on, hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!
Mission:to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests — in the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security Birthday: August 4, 1790 United States Coast Guard The Coast Guard Standard is white with yellow fringe and a dark blue U.S. Coat of Arms overall. The shield on the eagle's breast has a blue chief over vertical red and white stripes. Inscribed in an arc above the eagle is "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD"; below the eagle is the U.S.C.G. motto, "SEMPER PARATUS" ("Always Ready") and beneath that the numerals "1790" -- this being the year in which the service's ancestor, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, was founded.