Author Topic: Happy Birthday Marines! (Read 1738 times)

Ripsnort · « **on:** November 10, 2004, 10:37:44 AM »

Today, November 10, 2004, Is the 229th birthday of the US Marine Corps. Born in a bar, Tun's Tavern, in Philadelphia Nov 10, 1775. Sometimes called Leathernecks. The name came from earlier uniforms that had a high leather collar designed to keep a Marine's head from being cut off in a sword fight. Marines adopted the motto Semper Fidelis, shortened lately to Semper Fi, latin for "Always Faithful". For 229 years they have remained just that, Always Faithful. Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, Happy Birthday Marines!

AKIron · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2004, 10:56:35 AM »

Seconded!

soda72 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2004, 10:59:59 AM »

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2004, 11:41:47 AM »

~~the USMC!~~

mauser · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2004, 12:13:19 PM »

Happy Birthday Marines!

A co-worker of mine told us of a weekend a few months ago where he, his wife and two young kids were going to the beach with their new kayak. There was so much stuff to carry from their van in addition to the kayak that they piled everything they could into the kayak and the two adults each carried one end of the kayak. Some Marines who were enjoying the beach noticed them struggling came up and offered them a hand. They really appreciated it - I think the Marines took the kayak so that the two of them could tend to their kids. Bless them all!

mauser

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2004, 12:16:10 PM »

That cigarette looks photoshopped like all hell.
-SW

indy007 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2004, 12:38:28 PM »

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Originally posted by AKS\/\/ulfe
That cigarette looks photoshopped like all hell.
-SW

probably. no shadow. just alittle airbrushing on the filter end... he really does look like he needs one though.

~~USMC, especially my friends in Falluja~~

Gunslinger · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2004, 12:45:52 PM »

DAMMIT RIP YOU BEAT ME TO IT!

This is the Birthday Message written by Gen. John A. Lejeune that is read every year at the ceremony!

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On November 1st. 1921, John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that a reminder of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines throughout the globe, on the Birthday of the Corps. Since the day, Marines have continued to distinguish themselves on many battlefields and foreign shores, in war and peace. On this Birthday of the Corps, therefore, in compliance with the will of the 13th Commandant, Article 38 United States Marine Corps Manual, Edition of 1921, is published as follows:

“On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date many thousands of men have borne that 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 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 Argome, Marines have won foremost honors in war and in the long era 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 so that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.

In every battle and skirmish since the Birth of the 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 and has long been the distinguishing mark of 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 me 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.”

Happy Birthday Marines...past present and future ~S~

Semer Fi!

SC-Sp00k · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2004, 01:39:51 PM »

Is that cake all over his face?

john9001 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2004, 01:44:13 PM »

Semper Fidelis

john9001
USMC

EN4CER · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2004, 01:55:44 PM »

~~and Happy Birthday Marines!~~

Boroda · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2004, 02:22:45 PM »

In Russia Nov. 10th is a Militia day.

Russian Marine Corps (Sea Infantry) are 70 years older, formed by Peter I in 1705.

BTW, Russian Northern Fleet Marines played a key role in an assault in Grozniy in January, 1995. Just like in El Fallujah now

jonnyb · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2004, 02:31:29 PM »

Happy Birthday Devildogs!

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2004, 02:33:36 PM »

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Originally posted by AKS\/\/ulfe
That cigarette looks photoshopped like all hell.
-SW

What do you mean?

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2004, 02:38:28 PM »

It looks like it was added in.
-SW