United States Marine Corps off-base, except in transit to and from their place of duty and in the event of an emergency. As in any military organization, the official and unofficial traditions of the Marine Corps serve to reinforce camaraderie and set the service apart from others. The Corps' embrace of its rich culture and history is cited as a reason for its high "esprit de corps". The "Marines' Hymn" dates back to the 19th century and is the oldest official song in the United States armed forces. The Marine motto "Semper Fidelis" means "Always Faithful" in Latin, often appearing as "Semper Fi"; also
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