The baddest of the bad. These warriors have all the training and mentality necessary to be the most elite fighting force known to man. They follow their orders and get the job done right, no matter what the cost.
The advancing Marines, outnumbered and lacking strategic advantage, managed to push hundreds of enemy combatants out of the heavily fortified city.
by Rosco Flatts May 19, 2009
The first to fight, the tip of the spear, the reason every other military branch can only ever be second best. Army soldiers love to compare themselves to Marines, which is hilarious because it's not even a contest. You'll always hear soldiers whine that they can do such-and-such "just as good as the Marines" but you will NEVER hear a Marine compare himself to a soldier. You'll also never see a Marine prancing around a shopping mall in uniform because they want attention.
by Sukaii April 25, 2011
Similar to other definitions listed, the Marines are truly kick-ass.
1. They are America's primary shock troopers. When the Army ducks their tails and runs... call in the Marines.
2. When you need a target assassinated there is no need to waste money on an expensive missile instead ask a Marine Scout Sniper to do it for free.
3. It is widely believed and accepted that when Marines die and go to heaven they are immediately recruited into God's personal bodyguard.
1. They are America's primary shock troopers. When the Army ducks their tails and runs... call in the Marines.
2. When you need a target assassinated there is no need to waste money on an expensive missile instead ask a Marine Scout Sniper to do it for free.
3. It is widely believed and accepted that when Marines die and go to heaven they are immediately recruited into God's personal bodyguard.
1. Guy 1: Hey did you see the Army retreat on CNN last night?
Guy 2: Yeah, but don't worry. Next time the Marines will kill 'em, and take back that land.
2. Dropping a missile on an intended target with possible collateral damage: $300,000 + an embarrassing story on CNN.
Equipping a Marine Scout Sniper with everything he needs and ensuring one clean shot through the target head: less than $500.
One less terrorist to fight against the U.S.A.: Priceless.
3. Marine 1: So you heard Mike was killed yesterday?
Marine 2: Yeah, but I'm not so sad about it. At least now he's protecting the Big Man upstairs.
Marine 1: Semper Fi to that!
Guy 2: Yeah, but don't worry. Next time the Marines will kill 'em, and take back that land.
2. Dropping a missile on an intended target with possible collateral damage: $300,000 + an embarrassing story on CNN.
Equipping a Marine Scout Sniper with everything he needs and ensuring one clean shot through the target head: less than $500.
One less terrorist to fight against the U.S.A.: Priceless.
3. Marine 1: So you heard Mike was killed yesterday?
Marine 2: Yeah, but I'm not so sad about it. At least now he's protecting the Big Man upstairs.
Marine 1: Semper Fi to that!
by An appreciative person. October 18, 2010
Military personell that have been stuffed so full of shit that they think they are more useful than they actually are.
Common Marine culture states that their training is "a challenge of a liftime" and that they are invaluable to the modern U.S. military. They bring no more to the U.S. military than any other branch and their training is not much more difficult than anything you'll go through in the military. In fact, if you compared to the "elite warrior" (because Marines believe they are) programs of other branches it is easier.
They only believe all this because they are told this from the very beginning, including the recruiting process. The Marines have found a niche in recruiting by making people believe they are the "elite fighting" branch and it has worked effectively.
While other branches have taken other routes. Army recruiters tell you that combat is an option. Navy recruiters tell you that their boot camp is easy and is only six weeks. While Air Force recruiters will tell you that they are the most technological military branch and are the head of the U.S. military's nuclear power and aviation.
The truth is, joining the Army is becoming a soldier. A soldier is a warrior and a fighter so expect combat. Navy training is not easy, the basic training isn't even six weeks. All of the training can take anywhere from four months to two and a half years. The Air Force isn't the top in any fucking thing, they pretty much share nuclear and air dominance with the Navy.
Most people who join the military are boys who think that the Marines/Army/Navy/Air Force will make them men, when in reality it will just make them into assholes. The others who want to give something back to their country are heroes. I used to be the former and I've grown up since then.
Common Marine culture states that their training is "a challenge of a liftime" and that they are invaluable to the modern U.S. military. They bring no more to the U.S. military than any other branch and their training is not much more difficult than anything you'll go through in the military. In fact, if you compared to the "elite warrior" (because Marines believe they are) programs of other branches it is easier.
They only believe all this because they are told this from the very beginning, including the recruiting process. The Marines have found a niche in recruiting by making people believe they are the "elite fighting" branch and it has worked effectively.
While other branches have taken other routes. Army recruiters tell you that combat is an option. Navy recruiters tell you that their boot camp is easy and is only six weeks. While Air Force recruiters will tell you that they are the most technological military branch and are the head of the U.S. military's nuclear power and aviation.
The truth is, joining the Army is becoming a soldier. A soldier is a warrior and a fighter so expect combat. Navy training is not easy, the basic training isn't even six weeks. All of the training can take anywhere from four months to two and a half years. The Air Force isn't the top in any fucking thing, they pretty much share nuclear and air dominance with the Navy.
Most people who join the military are boys who think that the Marines/Army/Navy/Air Force will make them men, when in reality it will just make them into assholes. The others who want to give something back to their country are heroes. I used to be the former and I've grown up since then.
Immature Marine: ARMY stands for Ain't Ready for Marines Yet.
Rational Person: Just shut the fuck up, you're hurting my head.
Rational Person: Just shut the fuck up, you're hurting my head.
by Bosnian Cowboy July 09, 2005
A bunch of pussy lowlife that got picked on by everyone prior to joining the military and now think they can kick anyones ass just becuase they went through 3 months of boot camp. In all reality marines are some of the biggest low life scum of the earth. They will screw your wife, steal your goods and then talk about how awesome they are. They are no better than the Army, Navy, or Air Force. They are just a bunch of pussies on a power trip. I know this because I did my time and saw how they really are.
by NJPNJPNJP December 20, 2010
A branch of the military that likes to stand in a long line and spin rifles in various random locations.
Next to the ocean, on the Las Vegas strip, in front of government buildings, in front of dilapidated hardware stores, in the middle of the street, next to monuments, on farms, on mountains, on the Hoover Dam...
It doesn't matter! They'll spin their rifles anywhere they damn please! That's how badass they are.
Next to the ocean, on the Las Vegas strip, in front of government buildings, in front of dilapidated hardware stores, in the middle of the street, next to monuments, on farms, on mountains, on the Hoover Dam...
It doesn't matter! They'll spin their rifles anywhere they damn please! That's how badass they are.
by QJ Whitewood May 24, 2010
Biggest bunch of pseudo-motivated, officer ass-kissing, self-serving assholes in the United States Armed Forces. I should know. Just got done serving 4 years with the piece of shit organization. Ooohrah!!!
by Cpl. Mike Derrington February 08, 2006