[xJones]

God bless our Marines. I just received a phone call from my 21 year-old nephew. He's in the Navy and was on leave (just married a beautiful girl). We were supposed to have a late lunch together today. He told me his leave had been canceled and he's been ordered to report back in immediately.

Iraq, it all depends on Saddam's reaction to the UN resolution, and things don't look good. Let's say prayers for all our servicemen and women. But it's agreed, the U.S. Marines are well-known around the world for being one tough bunch of fighters.

[Cultural Jihad]

BTTbirthdayT for the Marines

[paddles]

Thanks, Kellynla.

Nursing mondo hangover after last night's birthday ball in DC. Quite a show, with Mitchell Paige, John Warner, and a cast of thousands of wonderful jarheads and beaucoup beautiful gals.

[rintense]

To all Marines, past, present and future- and to all Freeper Marines, thank you for your service. God bless you.

[Militiaman7]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MARINES

[Dubya]

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MARINES
ARTICLE I: I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

ARTICLE II: I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

ARTICLE III: If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

ARTICLE IV: If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmfull to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

ARTICLE V: When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my coutry or its allies or harmful to their cause.

ARTICLE VI: I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

[Boomer Geezer]

Before the day is over (here in AZ), I'd like to add my best wishes to the Corps, and to those who have given their lives, and those who are now on the line and prepared to go into harms way to defend our freedoms and our republic. It makes me proud to share your birthday.

In the past, there have been many fine posts here about the Corps and Marines, current and past. But today I had to re-read one which, at the time it was posted, although it was brief, set me to penning a reply to the one who posted it. Unfortunately, work was pressing, and as those who procrastinate, I delayed my sending the reply, thinking in my mind that I wanted to "refine" it. Needless to say it was never sent.

However, I hope everyone here takes the time to re-read something that was posted here a little over one year ago. In addition to the initial post in the thread, which is really the part that got me, there is a lot of good information there.

I refer you all to Sorry Marine -- You're Too Old, posted by CHIEF negotiator. I'm sure CHIEF is one of those guarding Heaven's scenes.

Semper Fidelis to all Marines, past, present and future!

[jazerb]

Happy Birthday and Semper Fi, my fellow Marines.

Regimental H & S Battery, 12th Marines, 1954-58