As a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, I feel compelled to point out that "marine" is actually an acronym for My Ass Rides in Navy Equipment--or for those who have served with them, Muscles Are Required, Intelligence Not Expected.
Having said that--everything you've heard about the Navy is true...as it is for all the armed services. We're really amazing people
Fair winds and following seas, semper fi, oo-rah.