Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
Marine Corps League
Detachment No. 924
Knoxville, TN

The Emblem of the League is the same Emblem worn with justifiable pride during  service in the United States Marine Corps.  It is composed of the Eagle atop the Globe and the entwined Anchor.  “Semper Fidelis” is our motto.

The Eagle represents the strength, determination, and grace of the Nation itself.  The United States of America - the greatest country on earth.  In its beak it holds  the streamer that reads "Semper Fidelis" - Always Faithful...   Always faithful to God, to Country, and to Corps.

The Globe is the symbol of the field of service of a Marine in the active service of his Country.  “Our Flag’s unfurled to every breeze, from dawn to setting sun.  We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun”.  The Globe is as well the symbol of the places of origin of the people who compose our Nation, and the worldwide proof by our Country’s history, that under a democratic government, men can have justice and be free. 

The Anchor, entwined about the lines, is the symbol of the close association of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy, on whose men of war Marines have fought with skill and valor in every major naval engagement in the history of our Country.  The Anchor is also a symbol of the steadfast faithfulness, even unto death, that our fellow Marines have always shown in defense of our Country and the principles and ideals for which it stands.

“Semper Fidelis”, our motto, means always faithful.  A Marine loves his Country and is taught to regard the call of duty above every personal consideration.  As you well know, having acquitted yourself honorably and faithfully as a Marine, a true Marine always faithfully discharges his duty even unto death.  He feels a just pride in the accomplishments his predecessors have helped to build into the traditions of the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps League, and he is gratified and proud to proclaim to the world,

  “Once a Marine, Always a Marine”