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
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