GMS 1

Question 1

“First to fight”

Answer 1

The media in the U.S. began using this term to describe U.S. marines during WW1

Question 2

“Leatherneck”

Answer 2

Refers to the neck piece that was part of the Marine Corps uniform from 1775 to 1875.

Question 3

“Uncommon valor was a common virtue”

Answer 3

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, 16 March 1945. Refers to the battle for Iwo Jima

Question 4

Devil dogs

Answer 4

In the battle of Belleau Wood in 1918, the Germans referred to marines as “Teufelhunden”, “Devil Dogs”

Question 5

The marine corps motto

Answer 5

“semper fidelis” Adopted about 1883, meaning always faithful.

Question 6

The presidents own

Answer 6

The marine corps band has performed at white house functions for every president except George Washington.

Question 7

Retreat, Hell! We just got here!

Answer 7

Belleau Wood 1918. A marine officers reply when a French officer said there was a general retreat in progress.

Question 8

Storm flag

Answer 8

5’ x 9.5’

Flown during storms and windy weather

Question 9

Post flag

Answer 9

10’ x 19’

Flown on normal weekdays

Question 10

Garrison flag

Answer 10

20’ x 38’

Flown on Sundays and holidays