At Military Academies, a Coed Esprit de Corps. February 27, 2002. By Colleen Snyder.

U-T staff writer Gretel C. Kovach, who covers military affairs, and photographer Nelvin C. Cepeda are embedded with Camp Pendleton-based Marines in Helmand province, Afghanistan. About 10,000 ...

He said “Semper Fi” is the reason behind the strong esprit de corps in Marine ranks. “Marines are huge on their history. When you go through boot camp, ...

Henderson headed for battle with 700 Marines (half the entire Corps), he tacked a laconic sign on his office door: “Gone to Florida to fight the Indians. Will be back when the war is over.” ...

Esprit de corps is developed and executed through a thoughtful plan. Building esprit de corps takes time and requires confidence and credibility in leadership. It boils down to a matter of trust.

Veteran Steve Bosbonis shows his military dog tags, which he adorned with a St. Christopher's medal and a can opener. Bosbonis served in the Army, briefly as a Navy midshipman and in the Marine Corps.