Happy 235th, Marine Corps!

AIPNews.com ^ | Nov. 10, 2010

[EternalVigilance]

USMCPress.com

All U.S. Marines are gung-ho.  But, few can match the vision and total commitment of the famous 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune.  In 1921 he issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series 1921.   

Gen. Lejeune's order summarized the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps.  It further directed that the order be read to all Marines on 10 November of each year to honor the founding of the Marine Corps.  Thereafter, 10 November became a unique day for U.S. Marines throughout the world.

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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 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

 

 

[EternalVigilance]

It hardly seems sufficient, but all I can say is THANK YOU, UNITED STATES MARINES!

[Yo-Yo]

Your brothers and sisters in the Air Force give you the traditional Air Force greeting: Fore!

[luv2ndamend]

I have a son who graduates from the University of PI 2 weeks from today!

[righttackle44]

Thank you, Marines. Well done.

[PLD]

Happy Birthday Marines!!

I was lucky enough to go to a Marine Corp ball many years ago when we lived in another country and it was wonderful..

[katiedidit1]

God bless our brave marines. Very nice post. Thank you.

[rfreedom4u]

I remember my days with the 8th Marine Regiment very fondly.

Semper Fi

[Red Badger]

I don’t feel a day over 200!.............

[azishot]

Congratulations! The graduation ceremony is something you’ll never forget. Our son graduated from PI in ‘87 and the details are still fresh in my mind. May God bless and protect your son.

[oh8eleven]

Happy Birthday and Semper Fi ...

[EternalVigilance]

God bless and protect him!

My oldest son is not a Marine, he’s National Guard. But he ships out for the Iraqi theater next week. Please keep him in your prayers.

[EternalVigilance]

[luv2ndamend]

Thank you! God bless your son also!

I lost a nephew 3 years ago last month in Iraq. He was in the Army. It matters not of what service, but of their service!

God Bless All!

[NEMDF]

Thank you, USMC, and Happy Birthday. The USMC helped shape my son into the wonderful man, husband, and father-to-be that he is today. Met my husband through USMC. He served in USMC in Viet Nam era. His father (RIP) was a Marine at Pelelieu. His two sons served in Iraq, one with my son. Semper Fi!

[ticked]

Bumpity bump bump bump!

Happy 235th Birthday, MARINES!

[Wings-n-Wind]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!
Semper Fidelis!

GET SOME!!

[luv2ndamend]

We are driving down a week from Sunday. We will get there Monday am and get some rest. Tuesday is family day and graduation is the day before Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to it.
Thank You!

[Condor51]

Semper Fi, Marines - past, present & future

[BwanaNdege]

Congratulations to your son and to you from a member of Platoon 300, Parris Island, March 1968.

Semper Fi

ALWAYS faithful!