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Posted on 10/11/2025 7:40:11 AM PDT by backpacker_c
Two and a half centuries of honor, courage and commitment.
This Saturday, Real America's Voice presents America's Marine Two Hundred and Fifty.
Uncommon Valor, a Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Salute
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This will probably be done like the Navy 250 special that was run last saturday, with interviews and historical perspective on the Marines and their service, and live coverage of some commemorative event or ceremony.
This should be available on RAV for later viewing.
I won't be able to be around later today, so if someone could bump the thread, it would be appreciated.
If this isn't the correct link, search on
I’ll be in San Diego NEXT Saturday to celebrate my grandson’s exit from USMC “basic training”.
This time, a week out, he will be a Marine.
Ooo-rah.
Semper Fi.
One of the most underrated things to do in DC is the Marine Barracks parade that they do in the summer. Sketchy part of DC but by the barracks, they have Marines fully armed and not just with sidearms either.
thought it was November 10th? OOORAH!
November 10th is the birthdate of the Marine Corps.
The Gyrenes at 250! Congrats to all my fellow Freepers who are!
Me? I turned down MARCAD - Marine Aviation Cadets - to go back to college and join the Air Force as a butterbar. Flight school. Jets. Southeast Asia. 5-12 years. Cool duty, but it wasn’t like being in the Marines. )-:
Best wishes to him. He will be an outstanding Marine.
And the reason the marine corps was created is still here and more dangerous, halls of Montezuma to the shores of TRIPOLI
The Marines were born on Nov 10th.
The US Navy was born on Oct 13th.
This Saturday is Oct 11th, neithers anniversary or birthday.
So, why celebrate the Navy birthday in September, and the Marine birthday in October, both a month early?
/USN, 1988-1992
November 10 is the Marine Corps birthday… why the early celebration?
A month early… but I’m always up for a party
Someone needs to go back to the history book
Here is a bit more info ...
For your awareness, you may observe aircraft around and over the Delaware River today through Monday. The flyovers, featuring helicopter and jets, are part of Navy and Marine Homecoming 250th events. Flights (weather dependent) are scheduled mid-morning through mid-afternoon. pic.twitter.com/I5ECSk3xn4— Philadelphia OEM (@PhilaOEM) October 11, 2025
Hundreds of veterans, active service members, families of the lost, and dignitaries came to Mustin Field at the Navy Yard for the opening ceremony of Homecoming 250, a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, both founded in Philadelphia in 1775.
The weeklong festivities, which began with Thursday’s grand parade, include tours of historic ships anchored along the Philly and Camden waterfronts, balls, parades, family events, concerts, wreath layings, and — this being Philadelphia — a Rocky Steps run for Marines and Sailors. Scores of military brass and as many as 300,000 people are expected to attend Homecoming 250, which are seen by many as the start of the nation’s celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, also known as the Semquincentennial.
#NAVAL #HISTORY
#OceanNewsUK #UK #Ocean #breaking #latest #London
pic.twitter.com/H1EkGfiega— OceanNewsUK (@OceanNewsUK) October 11, 2025
SATURDAY, 11 OCT 2025
MARINE 250: UNCOMMON VALORJoin Stephen K. Bannon from 5–8 PM ET on @RealAmVoice for a once-in-a-generation tribute to the United States Marine Corps. Live coverage honoring 250 years of service and sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/lMgEygpdAM— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) October 9, 2025
In my misspent youth I was briefly a cop in Washington, DC. My
partner was a former Marine and the most capable person I have
ever met when it came to bringing force to bear at the point of
need. After our shift one evening we were relaxing over a beer
or two when a boisterous group of ARMY officers entered the bar.
At some point, an ad came on the TV over the bar proclaiming that
“the ARMY made the world safe for Democracy.” The officers loudly
raised their glasses in agreement. When their celebration died
down, my partner turned to me and said in a loud voice,
“True. But the MARINES make the world safe for the ARMY.”
Then the fun started.
Marines can’t count that high
Bannon and RAV has been spending time and energy, not to mention money, to produce these specials, and it sounds like some of you would rather not have them....
And don't get mad at Jane... I notified her so that people that might be interested in these things could be notified....
Also.....There are all sorts of affilliated celebrations occuring, for example
JOIN US OCTOBER 9 - 16 & NOVEMBER 7-11, 2025 Celebrating The Navy and Marine Corps' 250th Anniversary HOMECOMING 250 NAVY MARINE CORPS CELEBRATING THE SERVICES WHO SECURED 250 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – the Semiquincentennial – Philadelphia and New Jersey will be commemorating the founding of the military services that helped the United States gain and defend our independence for 250 years. This special week will include exciting events, including the parade of Navy ships and other vessels, a spectacular flyover by the Blue Angels, special museum exhibits, tours of modern and historic ships, and much more. These celebrations will shine a spotlight on the birthplace of our nation, honor the Navy and Marine Corps, salute our military service members and veterans, and remind us what unites us all.
https://www.homecoming250.org/
There's a notice on the page that some events have been canceled or postponed due to weather....
About:
HOMECOMING 250 NAVY MARINES CORPS IS A GROUP OF PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE DELAWARE VALLEY AND BEYOND. We are dedicated to bringing the Navy and Marine Corps home to celebrate their 250th birthday at their birthplace. The officers, board members, and volunteers bring decades of experience from the military, tourism, industry, academia, and more to this effort. They are supported by numerous distinguished organizations with connections to the Navy, Marine Corps, Veterans, the Delaware Valley, and the Semiquincentennial.
Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps has been selected as one of the first National Partnership Programs by America 250 Foundation, Inc., the non-profit partner of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress to organize the national Semiquincentennial celebrations. The Pennsylvania and New Jersey state Semiquincentennial organizations, America250PA and Revolution NJ, have partnered with Homecoming 250®, as have other charitable institutions. Together, we will give the Navy and Marines the 250th celebrations they deserve.
You all want to tell these programs they shouldn't be doing anything, because it's the wrong date?
Grrrrrrrrrrrr.............
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