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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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To: ken5050
Rummy would be the one to do it. :-) If that happens, listen for the howls!
61
posted on
11/07/2003 7:44:58 AM PST
by
Coop
(God bless our troops!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Happy Birthday Marines!
62
posted on
11/07/2003 8:15:11 AM PST
by
blackie
To: Warrior Nurse
Thank You for your service to our country.
To: Warrior Nurse
November 23rd .. Howdy, fellow Saj cusper :-) Same b'day here. I'll be 49 .. ouch!
Thanks for your past and ongoing service to country as well!
64
posted on
11/07/2003 10:47:14 AM PST
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ...)
To: sean327
Happy Birthday! You are my heroes -- you make me...
65
posted on
11/07/2003 10:50:10 AM PST
by
StarCMC
(God protect the 969th in Iraq and their Captain, my brother...God protect them all!)
To: sean327
Kudos to the Corps!
66
posted on
11/07/2003 10:51:07 AM PST
by
Ciexyz
To: sean327
Semper Fi I last served on active duty in 1960.
MOS 2161 & 2111 Those were the days!
67
posted on
11/07/2003 10:58:59 AM PST
by
An Old Man
(USMC 1956 1960)
To: sean327
CMC celebrates Marine Corps Birthday in Big Apple
Gen. Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps takes the first cut of the Marine Corps birthday cake at the United States Marine Corps Birthday Gala. The gala was held on the Intrepid Air, Space and Sea Museum in New York City, which helps support the Fisher House Foundation.
There are Fisher Houses at all major military medical centers to help families of service members in need. The foundation provides the comforts of home in a supportive environment to service members' families. Each year Fisher Houses serve more than 7,000 families, and have provided more than one and a half million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990.
Photo by: Gunnery Sgt. Tim McGough
68
posted on
11/07/2003 11:00:18 AM PST
by
COBOL2Java
(If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, thank a soldier.)
To: sean327
Happy Birthday to all my brothers and sisters who still wear the uniform. And to those, who like myself, have turned their rifles in. Semper Fi!
69
posted on
11/07/2003 6:32:31 PM PST
by
Guard Dog
(A patriot never sleeps)
To: sean327
The Navy sez: Semper Fi, Devil Dogs.
70
posted on
11/07/2003 6:37:36 PM PST
by
quark
To: sean327
And to the FMF Corpsmen who proudly doff the bell bottoms for the green jeans!
"Once a Marine; Always a Marine"...well...
"Once a Doc; Always a Doc"
27 years TAFMS...four of them FMF Doc.
Semper Fi and Happy 228th!
71
posted on
11/08/2003 4:36:24 AM PST
by
NMFXSTC
To: ILBBACH
bump
72
posted on
11/08/2003 6:32:56 AM PST
by
ILBBACH
(All your teams are belong to us! GO CHIEFS!!! 8-0)
To: sean327
1969-1999
Retired LtCol
MOS 6502
Happy Birthday Marines
Goodnight, Chesty...wherever you may be.
73
posted on
11/08/2003 5:44:32 PM PST
by
El Whino
To: sean327
Happy Birthday Devil Dogs; Fair Winds, Following Seas and Semper Fi to all...
74
posted on
11/09/2003 2:43:11 AM PST
by
VaMarVet
To: sean327
22 years as an 0302, aged the same number as my favorite old sidearm. Happy Birthday to all Marines, young and old. For once a Marine...
To: sean327
Ooh-freakin'-rah! for my beloved Corps! Happy Birthday!
served 92-96, 1/1 1st Mar Div, Camp Pendlton (Horno), CA.
-was dying to get out, no I'm dying to get back in--this time as a chaplain to my Marines.
76
posted on
11/09/2003 6:28:35 PM PST
by
bethelgrad
(for God, country, and the Corps OOH RAH!)
To: IGOTMINE
have you seen the new digital cammies? very ugly IMO. I dont think they can starch them anymore.
77
posted on
11/09/2003 6:30:16 PM PST
by
bethelgrad
(for God, country, and the Corps OOH RAH!)
To: Coop
29 here. 92-96
78
posted on
11/09/2003 6:31:06 PM PST
by
bethelgrad
(for God, country, and the Corps OOH RAH!)
To: Knightsofswing
boy thats a long time out. how did you hold up after being away from it so long? I've been out 7 years. I'm going back in in a few months as a chaplain so It wont be as physical as the Corps. I'm not sure I could handle the Marines like I did when I was 18-22 yrs.
79
posted on
11/09/2003 6:42:24 PM PST
by
bethelgrad
(for God, country, and the Corps OOH RAH!)
To: All
Happy Birthday to us
Happy Birthday to us
Happy Birthday dear Jarheads
Happy Birthday to us!
80
posted on
11/10/2003 4:22:28 AM PST
by
Coop
(God bless our troops!)
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