Carrie Quote by Rudyard Kipling

The cross of the Legion of Honor has been conferred on me. However, few escape that distinction.

— John Lennon

The Green Berets of U.S. Special Forces 5th Group - known as 'the Legion' - who led the anti-Taliban campaign represent a textbook case…

— Peter Bergen

“Despite their inglorious end, the legions remain to this day, thousands of years after their creation, the most pre-eminent example of how detailed organization,…

— Stephen Dando-Collins

For the mission's sake, for our country's sake, and the sake of the men who carried the Division's colors in past battles - carry…

— Jim Mattis

The U.S. Army has recently removed the cross from the insignia worn by chaplains. In its place is a sun with its rays, symbolizing…

— Chris Murray

“Is that the Three-and-Twentieth, Strabo mine, Marching below, and we still gulping wine?” From the sad magic of his fragrant cup The red-faced old…

— Robert Graves

Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family

— Tacitus

The outfit soon took on color, dash and a unique flavor which is the essence of that elusive and deathless thing called soldiering.

— Douglas MacArthur

I think of the U.S. Marines like we used to think of the Foreign Legion; as big mouths with big hearts.

— Catherine Leroy

“The gilded wreaths and crowns that the Legion had won in the days of its honour were gone from the crimson-bound staff; the furious…

— Rosemary Sutcliff

I see that the flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down.

— Douglas MacArthur

Sacred Bands and elite squadrons aren't what the mercenaries' guild is about. Field them at your peril.

— Janet Morris