Happy 235th Birthday, Marines!

[Andrew]

To my brothers and sisters in arms, wherever you may be, I give you my best wishes and hope that you are among family and friends this day.

HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS
Washington, November 1, 1921


The following will be read to the command on the 10th of November, 1921, and hereafter on the 10th of November of every year. Should the order not be received by the 10th of November, 1921, it will be read upon receipt.

    (1) On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of 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.

    (2) 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 its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war, and is 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.

    (3) 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.

    (4) 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 have 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.

   



JOHN A. LEJEUNE,
Major General Commandant 

[Trevor]

Happy birthday to the men and women of the United States Marine Corps! 

I am proud to say that I have a Marine as a good friend.

[Flick James]

Happy birthday, Marine.

As a former sailor, I'll just say: "now where would you like me to drop you off?"

[BTM]

Bet they'll have a lot of celebrations of this out in California.   

Seriously though, a Happy Birthday to all those serving! 

[Ed, Ego and Superego]

I find it interesting that a tavern was instrumental in the formation of teh Corps. 
As a brother of a MArine, good job guys!
-Ed

[venomx]

Happy Birthday, Marines! (saluting) "The Few. The Proud"

[Andrew]

Bet they'll have a lot of celebrations of this out in California.   

Katie and I attended the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Baltimore last weekend:



Good time, and the ceremony was the perfect length this year.  Of course, it did help that the guest of honor was a Sergeant Major.

[indianasmith]

Semper Fi, Andrew, and Happy Birthday to the Navy's Junior Branch!!!! 


(ex squid speaking, of course!)

[Mr. DS]

Thanks for your service to our country Andrew and all others!   

[flackbait]

Happy Birthday USMC and happy (early) Veterans day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKkflXlh3C8

[Mofo Rising]

I have never served in the armed forces. I admire all those who, for whatever reason, give up all or a part of their lives in service to their country. There is no way to reduce the magnitude of the service done by those who choose to serve.

Happy Birthday, Marines! But more importantly (if I can broaden this thank you), thanks to all those who have served or are serving in the armed forces. You have all taken part of something that can probably never be truly recognized by those of us who live under your umbrella.

Kudos!

[Trevor]

Katie and I attended the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Baltimore last weekend:



Good time, and the ceremony was the perfect length this year.  Of course, it did help that the guest of honor was a Sergeant Major.

Nice picture of you and Katie, Andrew.

As the son of an ex-soldier / policeman, permit me to say "Hoo rah!" and "Semper fi!" to you and your Marine brothers and sisters. All of you make me proud, very proud. 

[retrorussell]

Thanks to all you fine men and women who protect us from nutsos who would do this wonderful country harm.  Cheers!

[Allhallowsday]

The Marines are hardcore.  Their job only gets tougher.  America's debt to the United States Marine Corps is huge. 

[Umaril The Unfeathered]

Bet they'll have a lot of celebrations of this out in California.   

Yeah, God knows that Berkeley and Code Pink are probably having hissy fits, as well as finding new ways to belittle and insult our Men And Women In Uniform.