Culture of the United States Marine Corps reminder to provide good order and discipline. The Marines' Hymn dates back to 1919 and is the oldest official song in the U.S. Armed Forces. It embraces some of the most important battles of the Corps at that time, including Chapultepec and Derna. Subtle changes and unofficial verses have been added as the history of the Corps grew. The official Marine Corps emblem is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, sometimes abbreviated "EGA". Adopted in its present form in 1868 by Commandant Jacob Zeilin, it derives partially from ornaments worn by the Continental Marines and the British Royal Marines, and is
Marine Corps League Magazine", which carried League news in every issue. The circulation of the "Leatherneck Magazine" at the time was over 5,200. Through the "Leatherneck Magazine" and the recruiting service of the U.S. Marine Corps, the information of the League's activities was disseminated and through these mediums the Major General Commandant's hope of building the Marine Corps Reserve to an appreciable size. Eventually, the League would produce its own official publication, known as the "Semper Fi Magazine", but every now and then, the League is allowed to contribute articles to the "Leatherneck Magazine". The "Semper Fi Magazine" is published on a quarterly