Old Corps

We’ve all heard about the “Old Corps” from those “Old Salts.” Here’s a story
I heard a while back, and there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s true.
Back in 1775, in Tun’s Tavern, recruiting started for the new Marine Corps.
The very first Marine enlistee came in, signed the papers and took an oath. He
was then told to go outside and wait for the other enlistee’s to go through the
process. They would assemble later on the front yard.
After a few minutes the second enlistee came out and had a seat on the steps,
beside the first. The first man looked at the second and began, “Son, let me
tell you about the Old Corps.”