by Cpl. Robert L. Cook
Jan. 42~Sept. 45
A Marine is a Marine
Where e'er he may go,
Be he dressed in civvies
Or the uniform
We all know,
Be he fresh from
Boot camp,
Or a veteran on the go.
You will find him
Dressed so neatly
Be it khaki,
Greens
Or blues.
If he's wearing overalls
He'll look that way too.
You can count on him in crisis,
He'll be there all the way,
Be he in a battle
Or a crash along the way.
He keeps his head about him,
He's cool beneath it all.
He knows he's a winner
Because it's his style.
I'm so glad the nation
Seems to favor
Us Marines,
They know they can
Count on us
To keep the nation free.
If you can find another Corps
That can best us in the field,
We'll surrender
To that force,
And vow no more to yield.
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About the author: Robert Cook served with Reg. Weapons Co.(2d-2d) from 1942~44, at Guadalcanal
and Tarawa, during a 33-month overseas tour.
