MARINES

I am a proud supporter of the United States Military. Whether it’s the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Prior Service, Veterans, or Family of ANY of the above, you have my support. I am prior service myself, serving in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, from 1992-96.

Whether you’re training stateside, or are fighting overseas, Stay Safe.

Marine Corps Creeds

My Rifle 
The Creed of a United States Marine 
by MGen William H. Rupertus, USMC Retired


This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. 
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. 
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will... 
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit... 
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will... 
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. 
So be it, until there is no enemy,

but peace!