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Eagle, Globe and Anchor

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The emblem of the United States Marine Corps adopted in 1868 under Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilen following the Civil War. Prior to that, the Marines wore the Army infantry horn with a red field in the center and the letter “M” in Old English script.

EAS

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End of Active Service.

Eat the Apple, Fuck the Corps

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A phrase used by Marines to express their displeasure with the Marine Corps. Usually mouthed by someone about to leave the Corps or by a Marine who has endured a perceived injustice.

ECHO

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(Commtalk) The letter “E”.

EE-8

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(see Double Easy-8).

EGA

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An abbreviation for Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Generally not used.

El Espanol

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The hotel in the Dominican Republic that was headquarters for the 6th Regimental Landing Team (including BLT 3/6) in 1965.

El Presidente

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Dominican Republic beer in 1965, when the Marines landed there. (origin) Dominican Republic

Elliott, George

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Tenth Commandant of the Marine Corps. Born in Alabama on Nov. 30, 1856, he died on Nov. 4, 1931. Appointed Brigadier General Commandant to replace Major General Commandant Heywood. The law was changed on May 13, 1908 establishing the position of Major General Commandant to which he was promoted.

Embassy Marine

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Officially a Marine Security Guard (MSG). A Marine assigned to a State Department billet, usually at a United States embassy overseas.