Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Marine Corps Mustang Association

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 12, 2021

1. Marine Corps Mustang Association Marker

Inscription.
Established 10 November 1985 at Philadelphia, PA by Captain Robert E. Richter USMC (Ret)

Our purpose is to preserve and sustain the history and legacy of past, present and future Marine Mustangs

Since sometime before 1935, the term "Mustang" has been used by the United States Sea Services to denote enlisted men and women who have been selected and promoted from the enlisted ranks to become officers. In its proper sense, "Mustang" referred to the wild or half wild horse of the American Plains, especially of Mexico and California, and was a distortion of the Spanish term "Mestengo".

The title of a Marine of this status is,
and shall evermore be…
Mustang

Erected by Marine Corps Mustang Association.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1985.

Location. 38° 32.492′ N, 77° 20.558′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Memorial can be reached from Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles south of Joplin Road (Virginia Route 619), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Quantico VA 22134, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion (here, next to this marker); CO - Major John Antonelli (here, next to this marker); Marine Corps Musicians Association (here, next to this marker); Bravo Company (here, next to this marker); The Basic School, Class 5-69 (here, next to this marker); "Freedoms Flying Memorial" (here, next to this marker); The Basic School Class 3-69 (here, next to this marker); November Company (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Triangle.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 14, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.