The Marines’ Hymn
"From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country’s battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marine.
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;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.
Here’s health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we’ve fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines"



DEVIL DOG’S CREED

By DD George E. Williams, August 1989

I am an American, I was born in France. I have held the title of United States Marine, and understand the commitment of holding the title, Devil Dog. It is a tradition born at Belleau Wood in the year 1918, of a force in readiness and the “First to Fight.” As a Devil Dog, I ask no quarter and give no quarter. I will do everything in my power to uphold the objectives of the Military Order of Devil Dogs and to carry out my duties to a swift and satisfactory completion.


Military order of Devil Dogs

Pound 58 of the Devil Dogs had election of officers for 2011 at a Growl held on October 3, 2010. The following officers were installed by the Honorable Dog Robber, Steve Joppa:

In addition, the following were appointed to their positions:

Skip Sponheim received an award for being the Past Pound Keeper.

Awards were also given to each of the past Officers of the Pound for 2010, including Manas Miller, Al Sulfridge, Frank Anderson and Skip Sponheim.