Happy Birthday!

[mattymatt79]

Today marks, in my opinon, one of the most important days in American history.

To all my brothers and sisters out there, past and present, I wish you a very happy birthday!


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 Argonne, 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."

[jcribb16]

   Yes, Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marines! I am thankful for all they do, have done, and will do serving our country.  I am really proud that my hubby is a Marine!!!! 

[madeara]

Happy Birthday to the US Marine Corps.  Thank you so much for your service.  God Bless you.

[sflynt]

Great post mattymatt79 

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corp! God Bless you all! And thank you for all you've done for our country, and will continue doing for our country!

[Tere2]

  I thank You, too, Marines. I didn't know it was their birthday. I thank all the military for all they do.

[mattymatt79]

That's General John Lejuene's birthday message that's read at every birthday ball.
The other services have a birthday, however; us Marines are the only ones that celebrate it the right way.

[amyrouse]

That's General John Lejuene's birthday message that's read at every birthday ball.
The other services have a birthday, however; us Marines are the only ones that celebrate it the right way.

Oh, Matt, you know the Marines are best at everything LOL...

My father in law was a Marine, and I've known many Marines in my days... you can tell them because they have the most intense eyes...

[veronica773]

Same here, Happy birthday to all the military forces.