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Commandant's 228th Birthday Message (For Marines Past and Present)
Headquarters United States Marine Corps ^
| 03 Nov 2003
| General Hagee Commandant USMC
Posted on 11/06/2003 8:55:06 AM PST by sean327
10 November 2003
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS
This year we celebrate the 228th anniversary of the founding of our Corps. As always, it is an occasion for remembrance, proud traditions, and joyful camaraderie. The events of the past year have called for great sacrifices from many Marines and their families. While the Global War on Terrorism will continue to demand the best from each of us, it is important that we join with our fellow Marines, families and friends to celebrate our Corps' special culture and unique warrior ethos.
This past year, Marines demonstrated once again that they are the most important entity on any battlefield. Lethal weapons and advanced technologies provide us unique advantages, but educated warriors ultimately determine victory in combat not machines. During Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, our small unit leaders' skills, adaptability and flexibility produced victory on uncertain and at times chaotic battlefields. We proved once again the power of integrated ground-air-logistics teams as well as the importance of every Marine being first and foremost a rifleman.
Our special spirit is evident not only in battle; it is evident in the faithful performance of demanding duties by countless Marines at home and abroad. Every Marine makes a vital contribution to the ability of our Corps to project and sustain credible combat power. Moreover, the willingness and readiness of all Marines to accept and accomplish any mission is central to our success and a hallmark of our warrior ethos. The culture that defines the Marine Corps is nurtured by our traditions. In celebrating our heritage, we strengthen the linkages to a glorious history and recommit ourselves to upholding the standards and values given to us by past generations.
In commemorating our 228th anniversary, remain true to the spirit of the occasion. Reflect on our fallen with deep respect, observe our traditions with justifiable pride, take care of one another, and of course, celebrate those special bonds that exist among United States Marines.
Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis, and keep attacking!
M. W. Hagee
General, U.S. Marine Corps
TOPICS: Announcements; Government; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: anniversary; happybirthday; usmc
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Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fi!!
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posted on
11/06/2003 8:55:07 AM PST
by
sean327
To: sean327
bttt for my retired USMC hubby.
oooorahhhhhh
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posted on
11/06/2003 8:56:00 AM PST
by
tutstar
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
ping
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posted on
11/06/2003 8:57:12 AM PST
by
tutstar
To: sean327
Got out june of '92. Funny how at times, I still miss it.
4
posted on
11/06/2003 8:58:09 AM PST
by
Fyscat
To: sean327
Happy Birthday, Marines!
5
posted on
11/06/2003 9:04:09 AM PST
by
Ol' Sox
To: sean327
US Navy Bump for our brothers!
Hoo Rah
6
posted on
11/06/2003 9:05:57 AM PST
by
BlueNgold
(Feed the Tree .....)
To: sean327
OOOOH RAH
To: sean327
Happy Birthday to the USMC !! from Julianne & Suzanne, the Marine Corps' first female twins.
~~The Mayor's Wife~~
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posted on
11/06/2003 9:32:06 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Through prayer, finite man draws upon the power of the infinite God.)
To: sean327
Joint Public Affairs Office, HqCo, HqBn, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton. 1977 to 1982.
Those were the days.
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posted on
11/06/2003 9:36:34 AM PST
by
GSWarrior
To: dcwusmc
Happy Birthday Marine Corp, PING! Blackbird.
To: The Mayor; BlackbirdSST; GSWarrior; Fyscat; IGOTMINE; kellynla; RaceBannon
Roll call, Marines! Who are the youngest and oldest FR Marines? At 37 I don't think I'll qualify for either piece of cake.
Note: USMC tradition at birthday ball to present first piece of cake from oldest to youngest Marine in unit, signifying passdown of traditions.
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posted on
11/06/2003 11:41:27 AM PST
by
Coop
(God bless our troops!)
To: Coop
From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job--
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
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posted on
11/06/2003 12:00:36 PM PST
by
kellynla
("C" 1/5 1st Mar Div. Viet Nam 69 &70 Semper Fi!)
To: Coop
41 years old here. Been out since 1995. Called the reserve recruiter today and set up an appointment to get back in uniform.
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posted on
11/06/2003 12:02:56 PM PST
by
IGOTMINE
(He needed killin')
To: IGOTMINE
No kidding? Give up some details.
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posted on
11/06/2003 12:09:24 PM PST
by
Coop
(God bless our troops!)
To: Coop
Mrs Mayor is 41
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posted on
11/06/2003 12:19:01 PM PST
by
The Mayor
(Through prayer, finite man draws upon the power of the infinite God.)
To: Coop
I will be 38 on the 15th, so no on both categories
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posted on
11/06/2003 12:36:01 PM PST
by
sean327
(Gun control=Good sight picture, and good sight alignment.)
To: Coop
45. And I better not be the oldest.
To: Coop
34 here!
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posted on
11/06/2003 1:09:52 PM PST
by
TheGunny
To: Coop
Give SSgt McRae a call at the Anacostia Reserve Center and you too can again be a member of the world's finest fighting force.
You'd need a waiver since you're an SNCO with more than 24 hours off contract, but I'm sure they could fit you in, Coop. The Reserves have formed an intel battalion...Company D is at Quantico.
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posted on
11/06/2003 1:15:07 PM PST
by
IGOTMINE
(He needed killin')
To: Fyscat
Semper Fi birthday bump.
Wait another 20 years, you'll miss it even more.
VMA-223 Fighting Bulldog bump.
"When they come back with leaves in the wheelwells, you know some grunt was glad to see them."
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posted on
11/06/2003 5:49:36 PM PST
by
tet68
(Patrick Henry ......."Who fears the wrath of cowards?")
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