Closely affiliated with IUPUI, Indiana University Fort Wayne focuses its academic mission and strengths on health science. Degree programs are offered in dentistry, medical imaging and medicine, nursing, and social work.
The United States Marine Corps was created on November 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress resolved that âtwo Battalions of Marines be raisedâ to serve as landing forces and shipboard security for the recently organized navy fleet.
1 The Continental Marines were the marine force of the American Colonies during American Revolutionary War. 2  The Corps was formed by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775, and was disbanded in 1783. 3  The Continental Marines' first and only Commandant was Captain Samuel Nicholas.