Semper Fi

[D_G]

United States Marine Corps

 

[ATL2CDG]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Denizen]

D_G

Right back at ya.

Happy Birthday.


P.S. Ignore the idiots..makes for a better forum

 

[jarhead]

November 10th

Happy Birthday all my fellow Jarheads! Semper Fidelis

 

[WrightAvia]

Marine Corps Birthday: (excerpt from Warrior Culture of the U.S. Marines, copyright 2001 Marion F. Sturkey)

All U.S. Marines are gung-ho. But, few can match the vision and total commitment of the famous 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune. In 1921 he issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series 1921.

Gen. Lejeune's order summarized the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps. It further directed that the order be read to all Marines on 10 November of each year to honor the founding of the Marine Corps. Thereafter, 10 November became a unique day for U.S. Marines throughout the world.

Soon, some Marine commands began to not only honor the birthday, but celebrate it. In 1923 the Marine Barracks at Ft. Mifflin, Pennsylvania, staged a formal dance. The Marines at the Washington Navy Yard arranged a mock battle on the parade ground. At Quantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Marine baseball team played a Cuban team and won, 9 to 8.

The first "formal" Birthday Ball took place on Philadelphia in 1925. First class Marine Corps style, all the way! Guests included the Commandant, the Secretary of War (in 1925 the term "politically correct" didn't exist; it was Secretary of War, not Secretary of Defense), and a host of statesmen and elected officials. Prior to the Ball, Gen. Lejeune unveiled a memorial plaque at Tun Tavern. Then the entourage headed for the Benjamin Franklin Hotel and an evening of festivities and frolicking.

Over the years the annual Birthday Ball grew and grew, taking on a life of its own. In 1952 the Commandant, Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., formalized the cake-cutting ceremony and other traditional observances. For example, Marine Corps policy now mandates that the first piece of cake must be presented to the oldest U.S. Marine present. The second piece goes to the youngest Marine. Among the many such mandates is a solemn reading of the Commandant's birthday message to the Corps.

Like the U.S. Marine Corps itself, the annual Birthday Ball has evolved from simple origins to the polished and professional functions of today. Nonetheless, one thing remains constant, the tenth day of November! This unique holiday for warriors is a day of camaraderie, a day to honor Corps and Country. Throughout the world on 10 November, U.S. Marines celebrate the birth of their Corps -- the most loyal, most feared, most revered, and most professional fighting force the world has ever known.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Happy Birthday Marines!!!

For those of you who never take the time to realize, it's your United States Marines' 228th Birthday (Nov 10th). Take time to thank a jarhead, buy him a beer, and shed a tear for our recently fallen brothers. HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITTMENT


The Marines' Hymn

From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli...
WE FIGHT our countries 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 is unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to settin sun
We have fought in every climb 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 to health, and to you, our Corps,
Which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we fought for life,
And never lost our nerve.

IF THE ARMY AND THE NAVY
EVER LOOK ON HEAVEN'S SCENES
YOU WILL FIND THE STREETS ARE GUARDED
BY UNITED STATES MARINES!!!


God bless America, our families and especially on Nov 10th, the United States Marines. Here's to you LCpl Miller. You will be missed...



"Panic faces my men when they face the US Marines." - Captured North Korean Major.

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

Wanna trade places with these kids?

 

[MarineGrunt]

Wanna trade places with these kids?

Yes. Do you?

 

[Cmdr Taggart]

Semper Fi Devils.....Almost forgot.

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

Yes. Do you?

No. Why don't you?

 

[MarineGrunt]

No. Why don't you?

How do you know I wasn't there? You don't.

It just so happens that I wasn't. I volunteered several times, but was denied each time. My unit needed to keep their numbers up in case we got the call. I would go in a second. I am now out of the Corps and selected to fly KC135s with the Guard. I have decided that if my old unit gets called up, I will give up my slot to go along side them. It's called Esprit de Corps. I won't take time to explain that to you.

Edited to add:

I would also go for the same plain and simple fact that my father went to Vietnam. Not because he believed, or even disagreed with the cause, but because his brothers, friends and his fellow Americans were over there fighting and dying, and they needed him. So he went. Thank God there are men and women like that around today, and not more like you.

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

I find it hard to believe that The Man is overextending the guard in Iraq, and risking thinning out our resources to a minimum overthere, while penny patriots like yourselves are denied the chance to serve

go get a bigger "Terrorist Hunting Permit" cliche sticker for your F-150 and thank your lucky stars you're not in Tikrit

 

[siucavflight]

Vlad,
It seems that the communist moto has stayed with you throughout all of these years. I am sure that Marinegrunt is one of the finest people that you could ever know, and from now on i will consider anything you say as not important, as it is coming from a commy.

 

[jarhead]

Vlad,

I have a wonderful suggestion for you. From your "profile", you list your current position as "Russian Roulette". Why don't you insert several more rounds into the cylinder. That way, you will have a chance to win the grand prize a little sooner.

 

[MarineGrunt]

I think it's time just to ignore him and get this thread back on track.

Happy Birthday Marines!!!

 

[jarhead]

I agree. Why let a commie hijack this day!

Chesty Puller will live forever!

 

[Eagleflip]

Happy Birthday, Marines.

We of the Air Force (ok, retired...) salute you for 228 years of service, honor and sacrifice.

 

[exagony]

There are only 2 types of people in the world : Those who are Marines and all the rest who wish they could be.

SEMPER FI & HAPPY B-DAY
Good Night Chesty where ever you are!

Parris Island Class of 1989 (Summer Semester!!!)

 

[Freight Dog]

228 years of proud tradition, unhampered by progress.


Happy Birthday, Marines!


Semper Fi.

 

[jergar999]

I never served, but if the call came I would be glad to go. Thanks for all you guys do, and happy birthday.

 

[Snakum]

Happy birthday Jugheads! Here's to ya, brothers!

Minh - US Army Grunt
"Infantry Eat Their Young"

 

[DaveGriffin]

Happy Birthday Marine Corps. Best wishes for many more.

The most disciplined, deadly and effective fighting force the world has known.

From a USN squid

 

[fletch717]

Happy Birthday Brothers,


fletch (Parris Island Summer School Class of 84)

 

[calfo]

oorah!

P.I class of summer '77 - The Old Corps.
HMH-463 Heavy Haulers

 

[bladeusa]

Semper Fi.

 

[Caveman]

Happy Birthday Marines!

Master Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
Retired
1976-1997

 

[bart]

This old soldier wishes all Marines and The Corps a Happy Birthday!

 

[LJDRVR]

Happy Birthday to my Marine Corp Bro's. As a 9-year AF type, I never got eaten by sand fleas, was never quarter-decked until I wanted to puke, and never had to endure grass week, but you guys did all that, and so much more....Thank You.

There are few things in the universe I love more than the American Grunt.