This term was adopted by Marine Major Evans Carlson who explained, ” I was trying to build up the same working spirit I had seen in China where all  the soldiers dedicated themselves to the one idea and worked together to put that  idea over. It means work together–working in harmony.  Carlson became Commander of the famed 2nd Marine Raider Batallion and from there the term Gung Ho spread throughout the Corps where it became an expression for strong Marine espirit de corps, zealousnous and eagerness to work together. Enthusiastic and dedicated Marines were called, “Gung Ho.”

So with that as a premise, does it follow that the Congress and the Senate should complete Marine Boot Camp prior to taking the Oath of Office!

Source material from a fellow Marine Retired Sgt Major Robin Jackson.