The Few; The Proud; The United States Marine Corps For over 230 years the United States Marine Corps has fought wars, famine, forest fires, floods, thieves, budget cuts, and extreme political policies to establish itself as the premier fighting and peace-keeping military force in the world. Through it all, the Marine Corps has maintained its unending fortitude and undying professionalism. From the hot desert sands of Iraq and Kuwait, to the humid, poverty stricken hills of Haiti, to the drought and famine stricken wastes of Somalia, to the war torn skies over Bosnia, Marines have persevered. Every year outstanding young men and women from all across our nation choose the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Program as the place to begin their careers. The reasons are many, but the opportunity is clear. As an officer of Marines, you will have the chance to command other men and women at a very young age, honing your skills as a leader. Regardless of your profession the Marine Corps will prepare you to lead.