 The Marine Corps Hymn gives you that sense of pride that every single day you accomplish something. When I see the eel globe in anchor, I see courage, virtue, sacrifice. I look at the Marine Corps as being a vehicle that has allowed me to do a lot of great things and become the person that I am today. The Marine Corps not only teaches you about your history, it helps you remember it and embrace who came before you. Think of the generations before and why we're actually in a Marine Corps. General Zajun made it a point to make all Marines pause, think of our past. That's the true meaning of the Marine Corps' birthday.