Berlichtingen Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Happy birthday Marines! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Grunt Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Get Some! And may God bless the Marine Corps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Wow, the Marine corps has been around 4 1/4 times longer than me! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Grunt Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 On November 1st, 1921, John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that a reminder of the honorable service of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines throughout the globe, on the Birthday of the Corps. Since that day, Marines have continued to distinguish themselves on many battlefields and foreign shores, in war and peace. On this Birthday of the Corps, therefore, in compliance with the will of the 13th Commandant, Article 38, United States Marine Corps Manual, Edition of 1921, is published as follows: 1) On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date many thousands of men have borne that name Marine. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the Birthday of our Corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history. 2) The record of our Corps is one which bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war and in the long eras of tranquility at home, generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres, and in every corner of the seven seas so that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security. 3) In every battle and skirmish since the Birth of the Corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue. 4) This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the Corps. With it we also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our Corps from generation and has long been the distinguishing mark of Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the founding of the Corps." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan1 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Semper Fi God bless the Marine Corps Where every day's a holiday and every meal's a banquet! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshal Blücher Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 How did I miss this? Belated Semper Fi! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEzra Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Indeed! I hold my coffee cup high in salute! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theFightingSeabee Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hoorah Devildogs! USMC = the BEST. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzermartin Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 It seems some braindead marine celebrated this by beating an orhtodox priest http://thinkprogress.org/2009/11/10/reservist-attacks-priest/ Dont watch too much FOX!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 “During the chase, the suspect called 911 and claimed an Arabic male attempted to rob him and he was going to take him into custody,” a Tampa Police Department news release states. “When officers arrived, the suspect claimed the man was a terrorist.” Muslim terrorist: Orthodox priest: Okay, I can see how someone might make the mistake... especially if your name is spelled Jasen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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