Calligram Project
"The Rifleman's Creed" The first time I heard this was during Marine Corps Basic Training in 1998 at MCRD San Diego. After twenty years, it still retains it's impact and effectives at stirring the warrior spirit from within. It was written after the attack on Pearl Harbor... The image, is the United States Marine Corps Emblem. It is also known as the "Eagle, Globe & Anchor". The Eagle represents our Nation. The Globe represents World Wide Service (Marines are ready to answer our Nation's call at any time), and Anchor represents the Naval Traditions that the Marine Corps was born out of. "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best brined. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without me rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before ...