What a bunch of crap. Everyone knows the Marine Corps is our oldest fighting force, formed in Tun Tavern 10 Nov 1775. What a great organization formed in a bar.
Again, "There's history, and then there's Marine Corps history."
The version of history that's reiterated over and over at USMC boot does not match with the facts. But, then again, every time the USMC tries to rewrite Army history, they get it wrong.
The Army was formed on 14 June 1775 and has always been referred to as "The Senior Service".
You think I just pulled June 14, 1775 out of my butt? Why do you think the Army does all the formal ceremonies around Washington DC? Its the Senior Service. Sorry to bring bad news to you.