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Marines celebrate 230 years of ‘special operations’
THE STATE ^
| November 10, 2005
| W. THOMAS SMITH JR.
Posted on 11/10/2005 12:57:59 AM PST by Sailor6468
More than just a branch of America’s armed forces, the modern U.S. Marine Corps serves as a model that other military forces worldwide have attempted to emulate, with varying degrees of success. Marines are aware of this, and justifiably proud. But that pride has not always been conducive to working and playing well with others.
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To: Sailor6468
Uncle Sam's Misguided Children...Semper Fi!
To: Lancer_N3502A
Happy Birthday Brothers!
Semper Fideles.
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posted on
11/10/2005 1:21:15 AM PST
by
Nipplemancer
(Abolish the DEA !)
To: Sailor6468
Happy Birthday brother and sister Devil Dogs!
Semper Fidelis
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posted on
11/10/2005 1:25:04 AM PST
by
CalGOPTom
To: Sailor6468
Uh rah. November 10, 1775. Semper Fi to all those who have served as United States Marines.
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posted on
11/10/2005 1:30:21 AM PST
by
AlaskaErik
(Everyone should have a subject they are ignorant about. I choose professional corporate sports.)
To: Sailor6468
Happy Birthday, Marines! Thanks for protecting all that is good!
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posted on
11/10/2005 2:03:17 AM PST
by
MilesVeritatis
(Beware the fury of a patient US military)
To: Sailor6468
Happy Birthday United States Marines. What a Great Day November 10th. I am Proud to be Born on November 10.1948. God Bless all our Brave Troops.
To: Sailor6468
I once told someone my son was a Marine and he almost came to tears and described the Marines as the greatest fighting force the world has ever known.
This guy was a Navy Pilot,Astronaut,and Doctor named Jerry Linenger.
He know what he was talking about, Happy Birthday Marines.
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posted on
11/10/2005 2:42:36 AM PST
by
Recon Dad
(Force Recon Dad (and proud of it))
To: Sailor6468
Happy Birthday from Iraq!
And hi to my buddies back at the shipyard if you are on here!
To: Unfrozen Caveman Engineer
Hey, great screen name! Welcome to FR.
To: Sailor6468
Happy BirthDay Marines from a former Marine. Semper Fi
We are very cooperative except when it is detrimental to our health and well being, then we use our methods.
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posted on
11/10/2005 3:21:40 AM PST
by
depenzz
(My tastes are simple, I 'm always satisfied by the best)
To: depenzz
Coming home last night I saw an outdoor restaturant sign lit up that read "Happy 230th Birthday Marines" .
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posted on
11/10/2005 3:27:54 AM PST
by
Rebelbase
(Food stamps, section-8, State paid Child support, etc. pay more than the min. wage.)
To: Rebelbase
As I write this my Nephew is on the last 20 minutes of the Crucible at Parris island ,the final exam before becoming a Marine ,the Warrior breakfast will be served shortly.
Happy Birthday Marine Corps.!!
To: ballplayer
Contgratulations to your nephew. You must be proud of him.
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posted on
11/10/2005 3:53:34 AM PST
by
Rebelbase
(Food stamps, section-8, State paid Child support, etc. pay more than the min. wage.)
To: ballplayer; Sailor6468
“It’s simple,” Kelley said. “A superbly trained and motivated Marine, one fortified by 230 years of enviable history and tradition.”
"Therein lies the Corps’ most important asset: the philosophy ingrained within each Marine. Some might call it brainwashing. Best-selling author Tom Clancy referred to it as Marine Corps “magic.”
Congratulations to your nephew! What a day to become a Marine!!!!!!! My last Marine did so on the anniversary of the victory at Iwo Jima.
My 'birthday' gift today will be welcoming two Marines 'home' for the long weekend!! Giving them a taste of home is nothing compared to just being able to be in the same room with them.
God Bless the United States Marine Corps +
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posted on
11/10/2005 4:41:07 AM PST
by
freema
(Proud Marine Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, and Niece)
To: Sailor6468
For all my fellow Marines who didn't make it back.
God bless them all and their families.
Semper Fi,
Kelly
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:00:27 AM PST
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
To: kellynla
Happy Birthday, Kelly to you and every Marine that has ever served AMERICA. God Bless you ALL from this Airman.
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:06:26 AM PST
by
JOE43270
(JOE43270 America voted and said we are One Nation Under God with Liberty and Justice for All.)
To: JOE43270
Thank you!
This Grunt and many others like me wouldn't be here today if not for you guys!
Semper Fi,
Kelly
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:12:36 AM PST
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
To: Lancer_N3502A
"Uncle Sam's Misguided Children...Semper Fi!"
This sounds like inter service rivalery...LOL. Even so, God Bless All of America's Marines because even if that statement is true; when the lead starts flying "Uncle Sam's Misguided Children preform ABOVE and BEYOND the Call. Happy Birthday to them All and God Bless America that they Protect.
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:14:04 AM PST
by
JOE43270
(JOE43270 America voted and said we are One Nation Under God with Liberty and Justice for All.)
To: Sailor6468
Happy Birthday Corps. From an old Gunner that has seen better days...
Semper Fi
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:16:45 AM PST
by
Trident/Delta
(Chaos, Panic and Disorder.....My work here is done!)
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