Why is there no Marine football team?

SPC Chris Early — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 15:32:17 -0500

First i like to say hello and thank you to all my fellow service members, so me and my wife are watching ncaa football games and i see that Army is playing Air force. Then a goofy question came to mind, the army, Air force, and Navy all have football teams so why is there no Marine football team. Could someone educate me about that im curious

Response by LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® made Nov 7 at 2015 4:02 PM

LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:02:08 -0500

Sure, the Marines are part of the Navy, so that is their team! Those who graduate from the naval academy have the choice to go into the marines. They are doing very well and I wish them the best. I am a West Pointer so Army is my team, the last time we beat Navy was when I was a Senior, 13 years ago. Go Army!

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Nov 7 at 2015 4:04 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:04:21 -0500

The Marine Corps does have a football team: The U.S. Naval Academy, depending on needs of the Corps, commissions between 15-20% of Midshipmen into the U.S. Marine Corps. Since 2009 (I think), the Naval Academy incorporated elements of the Marine Corps into their jerseys --mainly adding the Corps' Eagle, Globe, & Anchor to the sleeve. So, Go Navy! Beat Army (again)!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2015 4:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:18:48 -0500

That is a good question! Not sure why they don't have their own specific team aside from the Naval Academy.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 7 at 2015 4:27 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:27:03 -0500

The United States Marine Corp (USMC) is a part of the US Navy SPC Chris Early. The United States Naval Academy at Annapolis graduates generally become either US Navy ensigns or USMC 2LTs.
While USMC marines share many common experiences with the US Army, the USMC officer corps is more likely to support the Navy midshipmen's team that the Army cadet team.
Disclaimer I am a graduate of the USMA class of 1980.
LTC Stephen C. thanks for tagging me.

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Nov 7 at 2015 6:26 PM

SFC Maury Gonzalez — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 18:26:12 -0500

On a side note, i guarantee you that all their players know how to read

Response by MSG Michael Murphy made Nov 7 at 2015 9:57 PM

MSG Michael Murphy — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:57:32 -0500

ROLL TIDE

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2015 7:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 07:31:10 -0500

They are attached to Naval Corps

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Nov 8 at 2015 8:40 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 08:40:42 -0500

The Marine Corps LTs attend The Naval Academy that is why.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 8 at 2015 9:23 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 09:23:58 -0500

There is no United States Marine Corps football team because they do not have a service Academy

Response by CPL Jason Simpson made Nov 8 at 2015 9:33 AM

CPL Jason Simpson — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 09:33:45 -0500

They do Marines are the Infantry for the Navy!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2015 12:09 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:09:45 -0500

There is...it's the USNA team. Check out the history and purpose of the USNA.

Response by SGT Robert R. made Nov 14 at 2015 12:33 PM

SGT Robert R. — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:33:19 -0500

They don't have an Academy. They are a part of the U.S. Navy. Why doesn't the Coast Guard have a football team? Is it because they are all Navy cheerleader with their little poms?

LOL

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2016 12:35 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 12:35:40 -0400

I never realized that the teams were attached to the service academies... hence us no having one! I guess we'll have to improvise and make one made out of permanent personnel attached to OCS (in Quantico).

Response by Maj Mick Zwick made Oct 30 at 2019 1:55 PM

Maj Mick Zwick — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:55:34 -0400

The comments below that explain that some Marines who attend the Naval Academy are part of the Navy football team are indeed correct. However, there used to be a Marine football team at Quantico, but I think it was disbanded because of the almighty dollar or better said, lack of funds in somebody's budget. P.S. Not sure why my label says 'non-retiree,' as I am retired.

Response by Col Justin Wickens made Nov 20 at 2019 7:13 PM

Col Justin Wickens — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:13:11 -0500

Navy -- USNA -- is my team. USNA '60. USMC active duty 1960-1986. USMC forever.