Topic: Semper Fidelis: Celebrating 250 Years of the Marine Corps
When: Tuesday 10/21/2025 at 2:00 pm ET
Are you currently serving or have you served in the United States Marine Corps, or have family or friends who are active duty or Marine Corps veterans? Join us as we celebrate 250 years of the United States Marine Corps. From its founding in 1775 to today, we honor all those who have served and continue to serve. We will discuss the Marines’ legacy of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to duty in their traditions and triumphs. We will answer questions about what “Semper Fidelis” truly means and how the Marine spirit continues to shape our nation’s story.
We will be giving shoutouts to any Marines in our audience who identify themselves as well as mentioning your family or friends you may want recognized for their service to our country.
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Meet the Guest
Dr. James Robbins
Dr. James S. Robbins is Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics graduate school and Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council.
Previously, he served as a special assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and in 2007 was awarded the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
He is also the former award-winning Senior Editorial Writer for Foreign Affairs at The Washington Times. His work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and other publications. He appears regularly on national and international television and radio.
Dr. Robbins holds a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and has taught at the National Defense University and Marine Corps University, among other schools. His research interests include terrorism and national security strategy, political theory and military history.
Dr. Robbins is the author of five books, including The Real Custer: From Boy General to Tragic Hero, This Time We Win: Revisiting the Tet Offensive, and the critically acclaimed Last in Their Class: Custer, Pickett and the Goats of West Point.
Dr. Robbins, welcome back to Constitutional Chats! If you could please share your opening thoughts on the Presidency and foreign policy, then we’ll come back to you with questions.