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Happy 246th Birthday, fellow Marines!
November 10, 2021, 05:47 AM
houndawgHappy 246th Birthday, fellow Marines!
MARINE CORPS ORDERS
No. 47 (Series 1921)
HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS
Washington, November 1, 1921
759. 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 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.
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
75705—21
November 10, 2021, 05:52 AM
WarhorseHappy birthday!!
Semper Fidelis my brothers!!
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November 10, 2021, 06:47 AM
RETTOPHappy Birthday Marines!
USMC (Ret) 1970-1990
Recovering 1911 Addict
NRA Benefactor Member November 10, 2021, 06:50 AM
smithbcHappy Birthday Marines!!!
USMC 1986-1990
Semper Fi
November 10, 2021, 07:02 AM
MikeinNCHappy Birthday Marines!
"Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein
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Ronin1069Happy birthday, Marines.
Semper Fi
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All it takes...is all you got.
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For those who have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know
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November 10, 2021, 08:16 AM
BigSwedeHappy Birthday Crayon Eaters
November 10, 2021, 08:48 AM
Tailhook 84Happy Birthday, Devil Dogs!
"The Truth, when first uttered, is always considered heresy." November 10, 2021, 08:57 AM
GibbHappy Birthday, and Semper Fi Marines!
I shall respect you until you open your mouth, from that point on, you must earn it yourself. November 10, 2021, 09:20 AM
adobesigSemper Fidelis Devil Dogs.
November 10, 2021, 09:38 AM
lizardman_uHappy Birthday to you well dressed sailors.
Hey their checks are signed by Department of the Navy.
Love you guys, and thank you for what you do.
I am a former Active and reserve sailor so the above is just good natured ribbing.
Thank you again Brothers.
November 10, 2021, 09:41 AM
GrumpyBikerHappy birthday to my Corps, FMF Corpsmen and fellow Jarheads.
U.S.M.C.
VFW-8054
III%
"Never let a Wishbone grow where a Backbone should be "
November 10, 2021, 09:51 AM
drill sgtquote:
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Originally posted by drill sgt:
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps. Looking mighty damn good for the 246 yrs of service. I personaly wore a different branch of service uniform but I know that when the SHTF that we both could have jumped into the same foxhole and chewed the same dirt together........ God bless our troops be they past/present and future. ........................................ drill sgt.
November 10, 2021, 10:00 AM
Sigfan RoySemper Fi! God bless the Marines.
November 10, 2021, 10:02 AM
SigfestHappy Birthday Marines!!
November 10, 2021, 11:02 AM
golddotSemper Fi !
thanks, shawn
Semper Fi,
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November 10, 2021, 11:04 AM
OcCurtRah
November 10, 2021, 11:15 AM
BKileOohRah and Semper Fi
Semper Fidelis
November 10, 2021, 12:12 PM
jljonesI saw a Jeopardy meme a few weeks ago that showed Alex Trebek asking
“This organization allows those with disabilities to compete in feats of speed, strength, and agility”
“What is the Special Olympics”
“No, I’m sorry, we were looking for ‘What is the United States Marine Corps”
Semper fi,
Jones
Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children
1987-1992
November 10, 2021, 12:22 PM
CPD SIGHappy Birthday brothers!
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