232nd USMC BIRTHDAY 10 NOV 1775-10 NOV 2007

SEMPER FI!

I started to get a headache just trying to read the main posting. But the pictures are great. Rather inspiring. We remember all their sacrifices.

Page 11 entry and letter of reprimand for urinating on the Commanding Officer's carpet

LOL!!

Watch the Video:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1923620/posts

I almost fell outa my chair reading YOUR reply!! ARUGULA!! I thought I was going to snort something right then and there!!
S/F, Ironmajor

Great post and pict of PFC Smedley Fidelis. . . almost rolled on the deck when I read his page 11 entry!!
S/F, Ironmajor

Great posting on Lt O’Bannon and the Mameluke sword.
S/F, Ironmajor

Great posting with great picts!! Thanks!
S/F, Ironmajor

I can understand that - it may have taken awhile for it to take hold and get out there. This did not happen I think until 1956 or so, starting with the 1st Amphib Recon Co, then spreading to MCRD, then to the FMF. I liked that version, the current version takes no “umph” and sounds ridiculous. Here’s to you and to our Corps!
S/F, Ironmajor

Great video! Thanks!
S/F, Ironmajor

Thanks for the history and the pics.

I am the first in my family to join the Corps.
Since then other family members to join are: 1 brother and his two sons and another nephew (different brother).
The last one just wrapped up his second tour in Iraq.

Back in my day a slang term for the Corps was “The Crotch”.
As in “ I love The Crotch.”

This was not said in a derogatory way, in fact quite the opposite.
When you were in The Crotch you were in a safe harbor.

I asked my nephews if the term was still in use but they never heard it used before I asked about it.

Semper Fi to the two of you for your outstanding attention to detail. It’s not the first time a young devil dog has had to master bladder control in the presence of their commanding officer or in other time of extremis and excitement. I recall a former mascot, who’s long since past away, who relieved himself during a parade and received a page 11 entry for the same.

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BTTT!...

1942: Marines land on Guadalcanal

Iron Munro, I agree with you.

I went through PI in 1960. Plt 377. I’ver never heard the term during my entire stint in the Corps. 60 - 64.

Semper Fi to you.

The most formidable fighting force the world has ever known was founded in a bar in Philadelphia....

After contemplating that for a few moments, you can almost feel sorry for our nation’s enemies: The poor b@st@rds don’t stand a chance.