The FReeper Canteen - Happy 236th Birthday US Marines - 10 Nov 2011

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[AZamericonnie]

The FReeper Canteen Celebrates.....

Marine Corps' 236th Birthday Message and Video

For ten years now, our Corps has been engaged in continuous combat operations against those who threaten the security of America and our allies. We turned the tide in the Anbar province of Iraq and continue to see success today in southwest Afghanistan. While it has come at a cost … we have much to be proud of.

This past year in operations around the world including humanitarian disaster relief, counter-piracy, theater security cooperation, special operations, counter-insurgency and many more, you continued to solidify our place as America’s expeditionary force in readiness. Since the Continental Congress created two battalions of Marines 236 years ago, our legacy as an ever-ready, ever-capable, victory-producing organization remains intact.

Our rich heritage of selfless service and fidelity to Nation and to one another lives on in all who currently wear the eagle, globe and anchor—those who have answered the clarion call to duty with remarkable courage, dedication and unshakable resolve that Marines are so well known for. To all Marines—past and present—and especially to our families … I extend my deep gratitude for all you have done and all you continue to do.

As we celebrate our 236th Birthday, let us look forward to future challenges—whatever they may be—and reaffirm our pledge to be America’s premier crisis response force; to be the first to fight ... always ready for the toughest and most challenging assignments.

Happy Birthday, Marines, and Semper Fidelis!

James F. Amos General, U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps

Indomitable Spirit: The 236th Marine Corps Birthday Message



The Halls of Montezuma

Semper Fidelis March

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

Prayers going up

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

It’s All About Him
November 10, 2011

When Sheri got engaged, her single friend Amy celebrated with her. She planned a bridal shower, helped pick out her wedding dress, walked down the aisle just before her, and stood by her side during the ceremony. When Sheri and her husband had children, Amy gave baby showers and rejoiced in her friend’s blessings.

Sheri told Amy later, “You’ve comforted me during hard times, but the way I especially know you love me is that you rejoice with me in my good times. You haven’t let any jealousy hold you back from celebrating with me.”

When John’s disciples heard that a new rabbi named Jesus was gaining followers, they thought John might be jealous (John 3:26). They came to him and said, “He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!” But John celebrated Jesus’ ministry. He said, “I have been sent before Him. . . . The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled” (vv.28-29).

An attitude of humility should also characterize us. Rather than desiring attention for ourselves, everything we do should bring glory to our Savior. “He must increase, but I must decrease” (v.30).

Not I but Christ be honored, loved, exalted;
Not I but Christ be seen, be known, be heard;
Not I but Christ in every look and action;
Not I but Christ in every thought and word. —Whiddington

If we want an increase of Christ, there must be a decrease of self.

Read: John 3:22-36

He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30

Bible in a year:
Jeremiah 48-49; Hebrews 7

[BIGLOOK]

Happy Birthday Marines!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[AZamericonnie]

Permission granted & presence request Conor.

Happy birthday Marine! *hugs*

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[AZamericonnie]

Good evening pledge lady! *hugs*

Hand over heart & prayers up!

a 2

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Mayor & thank you for our daily bread! *hugs*

a 3

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie!

*HUGS*

Thanks very much for tonight's Marine Corps Birthday thread! OORAH!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Bigs.....please tell me your not watching CNBC! :) *hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

Somehow my code got messed up & I’ve spent the last 30 minutes trying to fix it....so this is what we wound up with!:)

[Free_SJersey]

I am amazed that no one has corrected the headline. 10 (not 11) November 1775 at Tuns Tavern in Philadelphia was the birth of the Marine Corps. The 11th of November is Veterans Day

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Happy 236th Birthday US Marines ~

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[AZamericonnie]

Oh SJersey....I must have had Veterans Day on the brain!

Thanks so much for pointing this out to me...I’ll hit abuse on myself & ask the mods to change it.

[Crazy ole coot]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my comrades in arms. You deserve the best of everything possible.
From a Army/Air Force Vet.

[AZamericonnie]

Your the best! Thank you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Not to worry....it’s great.

I’ve been having code issues for a couple weeks. GRRRR!! It previews fine one day and someone steals bits of code at night when no one is looking. d:o)

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for your service Crazy ole coot! *hugs*