Marine Corps birthday

10/11/05 | self

[F14 Pilot]

Today is Nov 10th, the Marine Corps birthday, happy birthday Marines!

On November 10th, 1775, the Second Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines marking the birth of our United States Marine Corps. As Major General Lejeune’s message reminds us, the ensuing generations of Marines would come to signify all that is highest in warfighting excellence and military virtue. Each November as Marines the world over celebrate the birth of our Corps, we pay tribute to that long line of “Soldiers of the Sea” and the illustrious legacy they have handed down to us.

This past year has been one of continuous combat operations overseas and distinguished service here at home – a year of challenges that have brought out the very best in our Corps. In Iraq and Afghanistan, Marine courage and mastery of complex and chaotic environments have truly made a difference in the lives of millions. Marine compassion and flexibility provided humanitarian assistance to thousands in the wake of the South East Asian Tsunami, and here at home, Marines with AAVs, helicopters, and sometimes with their bare hands saved hundreds of our own fellow Americans in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Across the full spectrum of operations, you have showcased that Marines create stability in an unstable world, and have reinforced our Corps’ reputation for setting the standard of excellence.

The sense of honor, courage, and patriotism that epitomized those who answered that first call to arms 230 years ago is still indelibly imprinted on our ranks today. In commemorating our anniversary, let us strengthen our ties to the past by paying homage to those who have gone before us. As we honor the sacrifices of our wounded and fallen comrades, our commitment to one another remains unshakable. We take special pride in the actions of the Marines now serving in harm’s way, and rededicate ourselves to the service of our Nation and our Corps.

Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis, and Keep Attacking!

M. W. Hagee

General, U.S. Marine Corps

[F14 Pilot]

Semper Fi

[Calpernia]

MIL ping lists please!

Today is Nov 10th, the Marine Corps birthday, happy birthday Marines!

On November 10th, 1775, the Second Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines marking the birth of our United States Marine Corps. As Major General Lejeune’s message reminds us, the ensuing generations of Marines would come to signify all that is highest in warfighting excellence and military virtue. Each November as Marines the world over celebrate the birth of our Corps, we pay tribute to that long line of “Soldiers of the Sea” and the illustrious legacy they have handed down to us.

::click and edit President for Marines::

[Pontiac]

Semper Fidelis my jar head friend.

[Rockiesrider]

USMC = Unlimited sh-- and Mass Confusion
USMC = Uncle Sam's Motorcycle Club
USMC = U Suck My C---

"One Hundered and seventy five years of tradition not hamper by ounce of progress"

Good night Dan Daily wherever you are.

Semper Fi brothers! Dig it and get some.

[zerosix]

Semper Fi to the true American Heros!

[Riley]

My personal favorite was always:

USMC = "You Signed the M-----f------ Contract"

Happy Birthday!

[marine86297]

My favorite was always:

Uncle Sams Marble Champs
Or
Uncle Sams Mis-guided Children

Semper Fidelis and Happy Birthday DevilDogs

[cousair]

Happy 230 Birthday years to all our brave Marines, land, sea and air!! Semper FI!!

[MrBallroom]

Thank you and Semper Fi to all my brother and sister Marines!! Happy 230th!!

[Antonello]

Semper Fi, Devildogs!

Sgt W.
1986-1995

[kellynla]

God Bless my fellow Marines who didn't make it back.

The few, the proud...

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[Tennessee_Bob]

Uncle Sam's Misguided Children...

[Vision]

[CodeToad]

Happy Birthday Jarheads...and we zoomies say that with close air support bombs in the air and respect in our salutes!

[blu]

Had to buy stamps today. Remembered, thanks to FR, that there are new "General" stamps, so asked for them. They're not general, they're "Distinguished Marines"! When I saw them I thought "My, they're pretty big." Pause...then, "Well, hell yes they're big, they're Marines!"

Happy BD Jarheads!

[Patriot Hooligan]

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem."
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN, 1985

"Panic sweeps my men when they are facing the AMERICAN MARINES."
CAPTURED NORTH KOREAN MAJOR

"The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a MARINE CORPS for the next 500 years."
JAMES FORRESTAL, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Happy Birthday and Thank You for the years of Freedom!!!!!

[petro45acp]

Happy Birthday Marines!

230 years of rompin' and stompin'
Kicking a$$, destroying, and taking names
From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of tripoli,
No greater friend,
no more ferocious enemy......

God's speed Marines!
Semper Fidelis
Top Sends
Petro45acp
MSgt (Ret) USMC

[MJemison]

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN, 1985

I'm sending that to my niece and her fiance (both are active Marines).

[w_over_w]

"God has a hard-on for Marines because we kill everything we see! He plays His games, we play ours! To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls! God was here before the Marine Corps! So you can give your heart to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the Corps! Do you ladies understand?"
~Gunnery Sergeant Hartman