"Once a Marine, Always a Marine." ================================= PSALM 23 (UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VERSION):
The Lord is my Supreme Commandant; there is nothing I shall requisition. Fresh and green are the fields Where he gives me rack time. Near restful shores he leads me, To boost my low morale.
He marches me along the right trail; He is "semper fidelis" to his name. If I should charge into storms of lead, No death would I fear. You are there with your map and compass; With these you give me liberty.
You have prepared the chowhall for me In the sight of my foes. You anoint my head with a high and tight; My mug is overflowing.
Surely fair winds and following seas Shall follow me all the days of my tour. In the Lord's own camp shall I stand easy For ever and ever.
Courtesy of Chaplain Vincent A. Salamoni (US Navy)