Marine Corps’ Famous ‘Oorah!’ Mantra Started in a Submarine 21 January 2025

Marines hold a 21-Minute Gun Salute in honor of Independence Day. Image courtesy of Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin and retrieved from Department of War.

If a group of Marines is around, you’ll likely hear an “Oorah!” at some point. It’s a distinctive battle cry that’s been used by the Marine Corps for decades, but its origin story isn’t as well known. Those outside of the service might be surprised to learn its beginnings stemmed from submarine dives.

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