A series of Military Hero stories... The United States Marine Corps was founded in 1775 and have a very long and turbulent history. They are in charge of special missions that require outstanding tactics and were a part of every major conflict which involved the United States. Many men stood out since the founding of the Marine Corps, but Chesty Puller became a true legend. Puller was a fearless commander who led his men to numerous victories, but he was also reliable and caring. Puller was a true disciplinary who taught both the servicemen and their officers how to treat each other with respect. He was tough and enjoyed challenges that were put in front of him on battlefields. The tales about his accomplishments are constantly revisited by the Marines, and even though some of them might be fictional, everyone sits down to listen about the phenomenon called Chesty Puller.