A reflection on the rare and unmistakable spirit that defines Marines, seen most clearly in battle. The Marine Corps turns 250 this year — two and a half centuries of history, courage, and sacrifice. For all the traditions, all the battles, and all the legends, one truth remains: there’s something about Marines that’s hard to explain, yet everyone can see it. It’s not just discipline, toughness, or skill. It’s something deeper within our spirit — something I saw one day on th