The Marine Wife Pact

I am a Marine Wife. In other words, I have gone through Parris Island basic training. I have attempted and completed the Long-Distance Learning sector of Marine Corps boot camp, graduating from Recruit Wife, right along with my Devil Dog in his own platoon. I am proud to have earned the title of United States Marine Wife. Along with my Leatherneck, I have suffered, been broke down, and been rebuilt and designed as an entirely new person. I have unleashed a new patriotism to my country and my Corps.

Yes, I belong to the Corps because I am committed to my Marine, and he is committed to the Corps. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The Corps is his life and I am his spirit. I have learned the hard way, as he has learned also. Wherever the USMC takes him, I will follow, whether it is in presence or in thought.

I will learn as much as possible about the Corps, because this is my duty. And I am always on Active Duty. I will always remain true to the Marine Corps Wife's Core Values, because just as my Marine is always presented under the image of the United States Marine Corps, so I am an example to all Marine wives everywhere.

I will always remain faithful: to my Marine, my sisterhood of Marine wives, my Corps, and my country. And when my Marine is called for duty, so I will be also. I will support him at all times and at all costs, support my MC family, and will always remain loyal to the privilege of being the wife of one of "The Few, The Proud."

I am a USMC ambassador; for while my Marine retains peace and order in faraway lands, I will keep watch over our home land, and always remain honorable, courageous, and committed. I am a United States Marine Wife!