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By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when?
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November 10, 1775
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Who established the United States Marine Corps?
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Captain Samuel Nicholas
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Where was the United States Marine Corps established?
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Tun Tavern, PA
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Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter?
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Robert Mullen
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The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when?
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July 11, 1798
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Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
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Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC
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Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant?
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Archibald Henderson
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How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant?
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38 years
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When was the dress blue uniform adopted?
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On August 24, 1797
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Who adopted the dress blue uniform?
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Sec. of War James McHenry
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The Mameluke sword was presented to who?
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Lt Pressley O'Bannon
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How many Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima?
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Approx 5,931
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What is Article 15 of the UCMJ?
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NJP
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What is Article 86 of the UCMJ?
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UNAUTHORIZED ABSENSE
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Purpose of the Marine Corps Rifle Squad
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To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by firing and manuervering or repel the enemy's assault by firing and close combat.
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President of the United States
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Honorable George W.Bush
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Vice President of the United States
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Honorable Richard B. Cheney
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Secretary of State
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Honorable Dr. Condoleezza Rice
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Secretary of the Navy
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Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter
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Secretary of Defense
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Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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ADM Michael G. Mullen, USN
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Vice-Chairman of the JCS
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GEN James E. Cartwright, USMC
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Chief of Naval Operations
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ADM Gary Roughead, USN
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Commandant of the Marine Corps
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GEN James T. Conway, USMC
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
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MCPON (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr., USN
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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
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Sergeant Major Carlton W. Kent, USMC
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Chief of Naval Education and Training
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RADM Gary R. Jones, USN
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Commanding Officer of Naval Education
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CAPT Paul Laird, USN
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Executive Officer of Naval Education
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LtCol John Sorenson, USMC
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Obama's Newly elected secretary of state
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Hilary Clinton
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Obama's Secretary of Defense
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Honorable Dr.Robert M Gates
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