Marines' Hymn Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines. </poem> Marines' Hymn The "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala. It is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces. The "Marines' Hymn" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect. However, the third verse is also used as a toast during formal events, such as the birthday ball and other ceremonies. Some lyrics were popular phrases before the song was written. The
Venezuelan Marine Corps control of the Navy but operationally deployed with the Marine Corps 1st Naval Construction Brigade RADM José Ramón Yépez 2nd Naval Construction Brigade RADM Jose Prudencio Padilla Naval Infantry's equipment is the same standard issue as the rest of the armed forces, excluding Special Forces armaments. Armored units and heavy equipment of the Naval Infantry is the following: Armor Artillery and anti-aircraft batteries Tactical and transport land vehicles Speedboats and launches Other models in service include Caroní, Manapiare, Caimán, 22 Apure/Apure II assault launches, (all designed and made in Venezuela) and US Coibas. Venezuelan Marine Corps The Venezuelan Bolivarian Marine