Basic Knowledge and Marine Corps History: Marine Corps Birthday: November 10, 1775 Where was the Corps founded: Tun ###### was where the United States Marines held their first recruitment drive. The First Official Commandant of the Marine Corps Was: Samuel Nicholas The first official Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was Sergeant Major: Wilbur Bestwick. Mascot: Bulldog Nicknames of a Marine: Devil dog, Leatherneck, Jarhead Marine Corps 3 Core Values: Honor, Courage, Commitment |