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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
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Posted 10 y ago
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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)!
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Capt Mark Strobl
SPC David S. - I like your optimism! But, please have the lads in Colorado Springs put a good shine on the C-in-C's Trophy before returning it to Maryland (this year).
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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!
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LTC Stephen C.
I'm not a USMA graduate, LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU®, but I naturally always pull for Army. Navy has a great record this year, Army is again struggling, so 12DEC15 will be another uphill battle. All that being said, Go Army, Beat Navy! LTC Stephen F.
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LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU®
yes we aren't having a good a year as Navy, and I do hope that they can win today and possibly be ranked in the top 25, then it will have more weight for the Army-Navy game. If we beat Air Force today, and Navy, then we can get the first commander-in-chief trophy since 1997!
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LTC Stephen C.
Well, LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU®, it didn't happen against the USAFA today. I'll still be pulling for the Black Knights, though! Here's a pin that I've been wearing on game day since 1999! LTC Stephen F.
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Maj Mick Zwick
LTC Chang - Perhaps just semantics, but the Marine Corps is not part of the Navy, but part of the DEPARTMENT of the Navy just as the Navy is.
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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?
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SGT Jerrold Pesz
The Coast Guard does have a football team. However they are NCAA Div. III instead of Div. I.
http://www.uscgasports.com/sports/fball/index
http://www.uscgasports.com/sports/fball/index
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There is...it's the USNA team. Check out the history and purpose of the USNA.
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There is no United States Marine Corps football team because they do not have a service Academy
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Maj Mick Zwick
Not true, as Marines attend the Naval Academy and when you watch Navy football, you will see eagle Globe and Anchors on their uniforms.
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Maj Mick Zwick
Sorry, but there is no such thing as an Ensign or a Lieutenant at the Naval Academy, everyone is a Midshipman and they do not declare to the Marine Corps until their senior year.
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Maj Mick Zwick
There is no such thing as the "Naval Corps." The Marine Corps is part of the Department of the Navy as is the Navy.
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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.
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.
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SPC Chris Early
thank you for that info, i told my wife, that they probally don't because marines don't play games lol.
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