Semper Fidelis.

November 10, 1775 two battalions of Continental Marines were authorized.

They may be Uncle Sam's Misguided Children and one of the prime examples of American imperialism
(Theodore Roosevelt's favorite reaction to all international probelms? Send in the Marines. Even the great democrat Thomas Jefferson didn't shrink from sending in the Marines ro solve his international probelms)

but if you need someone to watch your back or help you out; a US Marine is the best choice.

Disclaimer: I didn't serve in the Marines, but I know plenty of them and they're the best. Brainwashed killers, but as long as they're on your side... ;)