Happy 236th Birthday Marines!

[davidlpope]

General John A. Lejeune's Birthday Message:

On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date, many thousand men have borne the name Marine. In memory of them, it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the Birthday of our Corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.

The record of our Corps is one which will bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of it's existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the nations foes. From the battle of Trenton to the Argonne. Marines have won foremost honors in war, and in the long eras of tranquility at home. Generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in every corner of the seven seas that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.

In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our Corps Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term Marine has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.

This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the Corps. With it we also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our Corps from generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark of the Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the founding of the Corps.

[creagdhubh]

Happy Birthday Marines!!! Semper Fidelis and Ductus Exemplo!!! OOH-RAH!!!



Sergeant Kyle A. Smith Macpherson, USMC

[macwilkin]

...and St. David!

T.

[Catdad]

Semper Fi, Devil Dogs!!

[Andy Proffitt]

Semper Fi to my leatherneck buds!

[Jim Simmons]

Happy Birthday Leathernecks !!!!

[piperchris]

Congratulations on this anniversary! Thank you, guys, for a job so well and faithfully done!

[MacAngus]

Semper Fi and Happy Birthday to all of us who are Leathernecks, Shock Troops, Devil Dogs, and the best title MARINES

[creagdhubh]

Would any Marine care to join me at Tun Tavern for a proper pint?! Boy, I wish! Cheers to all of my fellow Marine brothers - both with us, and those that have departed this world - you shall never be forgotten.




Semper Fi!!!

[Spartan Tartan]

Happy Birthday Marines! I will always raise a glass and toast a warm thank you all for your service.