Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day

Today marks the United States Marine Corps 238th Birthday & tomorrow is Veterans Day.

As always our thoughts & prayers go out to all members of our armed forces.

To all those past & present who volunteer & sacrifice we can not thank you enough for
our FREEDOM!

 

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corp
Thanks to those who served our country
Thanks to my nephews Lt Pham, D First Lt Pham K and Cadet Dieu An Pham :usa2: for serving our country. God bless you all and God bless America.

 

Thank you to all those who are and have served our country.

 

Thanks to the vets !

 

Today also marks the birthday of Musa al Kazim, Shia Imam who died in 799

Vets including jarheads?

Moi:

US Army National Guard
USAF

 

The official and unofficial history of the Corps

On 5 November 1775, Samuel Nicholas was commissioned a "Captain of Marines" by the Second Continental Congress, which was the first commission issued in the Continental Naval Service. His commission was confirmed in writing on 28 November, 18 days after the Continental Congress resolved on 10 November 1775, that:

"That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number of privates as with other battalions, that particular care be taken that no persons be appointed to offices, or enlisted into said battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve for and during the present war with Great Britain and the Colonies; unless dismissed by Congress; that they be distinguished by the names of the First and Second Battalions of Marines."

Captain Nicholas no sooner received official confirmation of his appointment to office than he established recruiting headquarters at Tun Tavern, Philadelphia.

Their mission was multi-purpose, but their most important duty was to serve as on-board security forces, protecting the Captain of a ship and his officers. During naval engagements Marine sharpshooters were stationed in the fighting tops of the ships' masts, and were supposed to shoot the opponent's officers, naval gunners, and helmsmen. The Marines were used to conduct amphibious landings and raids during the American Revolution.

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So, that’s the official history of my Corps. Here’s the unofficial (but likely more realistic) history:

As the Colonies which would become the United States of America attempted to establish a naval force capable of fighting the British, one thing became apparent; they couldn’t keep their officers alive long enough to win the war. At least not with only sailors onboard who couldn’t shoot straight apparently.

They also were not able to conduct raids on the enemy from sea to shore, at least not with those sailors.

The British were enlisting pirates (called Privateers), and they were good at these things. What the Colonies needed, were “pirates” of their own, you know, like Vikings.

Solution? Marines.

So, Capt. Nicholas has to recruit some Colonial “pirates or Vikings”, hrmmm, where would you do that? Where else, A BAR!

So, the first of these scurvy dogs shows up, he wasn’t gonna be no officer; this guy was so salty he scrapped salt off his sleeves to season his meal. This guy can shoot wings off a fly at 100 yards, and is so quiet, you can hear a rat pissing on cotton. He also happens to be a master artillery gunner; so, he’s the first Master Gunnery Sargent of the Corps. After he signs up, Capt. Nicholas asks him to wait outside.

The next fellow shows up, he’s younger, educated and not near as scurvy, he might make a good Lt., so Capt. Nicholas signs him up, and asks him to go wait outside.

The kids sits down next to the Master Guns, who turns to the kid and says, “Son, let me tell you what it was like in the Old Corps…”

The rest as they say, was history.

 

Thanks for your service Echo3niner :thumb:
Glad to see you drop by and I :love: your Diavel she is soooooo sexy

 

Thanks Echo3Niner! Never heard the "Unofficial History" of the Corps before.


Kudos to your nephews Scubalong.



Yes BB, including Jarheads.

 

Squids and Groundpounders too?

 

Tried to get my father's (KIA) Air Corps service records, but VA incompetence and stupidity lost them in a fire............

 

Having friends and family who served in the Corp I have to give a shout out! Ooh Rah! And for those who serve/served and especially those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom, thank you for your service!

 

Happy birthday Marines! And happy veterans day to all of my brothers and sisters in arms.

 

Yes, Squids & Groundpounders.

 

Great! I didn't want to leave anyone out.

For those who do not know what this is all about a general overview of the historical aspects without the revisionist history:

http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

 

241 years old, and I don't look a day over 60! (Of course, I'm only 48...)

 

Your not old, just a little "salty". :usa2:

 

As a veteran, I want to extend my gratitude and deep respect for all that have chosen the warrior path. Until you've done it, you don't know what it's like to sign a piece of paper that could result in your death, and to do so not just for family and friends, but for 300 million strangers. I know some of you are still serving and to you I add, be safe, be true to your oath and come back home.

I tip my hat to all of us, present and to all that have fallen in our country's name. Thank you

Freedom. It's always come at a cost. And with a profound responsibility. It's renewed daily and can be lost as easily.

 

Sweet, Semper Fi

 

242 years old, and STILL don't look a year over 60!

 

Big Thanks to all who are serving and have served - Happy Veteran's Day!!