The Marine Corps Struggles to Remain One of America's Elite Fighting Forces The United States Marine Corps is known as one of the most elite fighting groups in the world. Marines are highly regarded by most people in American society. However, the Marine Corps has had a difficult journey since its birth date on November 10, 1775. While the American people felt and still feel that the Marine Corps is vital in our armed forces. Although the Marine Corps was originally formed for amphibious warfare, it has proven powerful “in every climate and place.” Some, however, believe that the United States should integrate the Marine Corps into the United States Army, believing that both perform the same tasks and that having another branch simply means stretching the defense budget across all branches. This is one of the reasons why the Marine Corps has been disbanded in the past along with peacetime movements in which the US Navy was also disbanded. Despite the Marine Corps' struggle to remain one of America's elite fighting forces, the people have always rallied alongside them to keep them afloat. New Providence, the Marine Corps' first amphibious landing. This was the first time the Marine Corps was given a chance to prove itself as a strong fighting force in the U.S. military. They were assigned to a Navy fleet and ordered to procure gunpowder for Washington's army. Upon arrival, Hopkins issued a warning stating that if the British handed over their gunpowder and weapons, it would not harm the people or private property of the town. The British used the time given them to carry away most of the gunpowder and leave the fort. Hopkins led his men to Fort Nassau and discovered that it had been abandoned. He and his 234... middle of paper... the Marine Corps has faced many challenges in maintaining its name in the branches of the Army. Even today, the Marine Corps walks a fine line when it comes to determining budgets for the Army. Some people argue that the Marine Corps is the same as the Army when it comes to their operations. The biggest flaw in this argument is that the Marine Corps excels at amphibious warfare and that's not all. The Marine Corps has one of the toughest training programs in the world. This is demonstrated in their motto that every Marine is a rifleman. The Marine Corps also excels in the air by demonstrating that it can operate anytime, anywhere. When the Marine Corps is under attack, it always goes back to its roots in amphibious warfare. The people want the Marines and will always stand by them and it is safe to say that the Marine Corps is here to stay and remain the few and the proud.