The U.S. Marine Corps stands ready and eager to answer the call, whatever and wherever the mission. Marines are forged in hard training made wise through years of combat, and imbued with an expeditionary mindset. They train and live hard, thrive in austerity and embrace innovation. America’s Marines are ethical warriors; courageous in battle, always faithful to the Marine Corps’ proud legacy and an embodiment of just action, compassion, and moral courage. Marines are bound through shard hardships, steadfast to the Corps’ high standards and, together, form the fabric of a diverse and professional Corps of Marines. These ethos and extraordinary warriors who exemplify them have and always will be the foundation of the Marine Corps.