I have a son who graduates from the University of PI 2 weeks from today!
Thank you, Marines. Well done.
I was lucky enough to go to a Marine Corp ball many years ago when we lived in another country and it was wonderful..
God bless our brave marines. Very nice post. Thank you.
I remember my days with the 8th Marine Regiment very fondly.
Semper Fi
I don’t feel a day over 200!.............
Bumpity bump bump bump!
Happy 235th Birthday, MARINES!
GET SOME!!
Happy Birthday to all of my fellow Marines!
Let’s pray for those Marines (and all service branches), and their families, who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this Great Nation (regardless of what our current President thinks)!!
Let’s pray that the Good Lord leads those still in harms way to victory and home to their loved ones!!
OORAH!!
Sixty years ago, the United States Marine Corps - as it has throughout our history - demonstrated its vital role as America's Expeditionary Force in Readiness. Just weeks after North Korean Communist forces crossed the 38th Parallel, the First Martine Provisional Brigade landed in South Korea, forming the backbone of the perimeter around the city of Pusan. The efforts of the "Fire Brigade" at Pusan allowed for the daring amphibious landing at Inchon and set the stage for one of the most savage campaigns in our Corps' history - the Chosin Reservoir. As we pause to celebrate our 235th Birthday, we pay special tribute to the Marines of the Korean War and recognize their contributions to our enduring legacy.
This past year marked the end of Marine Corps combat operations in Iraq. Beginning with the invasion in March 2003 and through the next seven years of fighting, our Corps acquitted itself valiantly in the Anbar province and throughout the country. Locations such as Fallujah and Ramadi have taken their place in the illustrious battle history of our Corps. Our efforts in defeating the insurgency helped to build a brighter future for all Iraqis.
For 235 years, at sea and ashore, Marines have succeeded in every clime and place ... where hardship and adversity have often been the common thread. Today, in the rugged mountains and valleys of Afghanistan - and recently in earthquake-damaged Haiti ... in flood-ravaged Pakistan ... or off the coast of Africa - we continue to protect our Nation, just as we did 60 years ago in Korea.
To the Marines and Sailors deployed overseas, to those training and preparing for their next deployment and to the warriors who no longer wear our uniform ... we honor your selfless service to the Nation. To our loved ones who endure the many difficulties that come with being part of the Marine Family. I want to extend my sincerest thanks for all you have done and all you continue to do.
Happy 235th Birthday, Marines
Semper Fidelis,
James F. Mason
General, U.S. Marine Corps
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Happy Birthday, Marine Corps! Thank you, Marines, we are all so proud of you. George Washington would be amazed at how far you have come, at all you have accomplished, and would love you for doing it simply because it has to be done.
Had an uncle killed on Guam. Have a cousin who did three tours in ‘Nam. Happy Birthday from an old Army Tanker!
CPT ARMOR
MACV 1971
May God bless them, every one.
Thank you Marines!
I was just reading about the breakout from the Chosin reservoir during the Korean War. Incredible stuff! Happy Birthday to the Corps from the son of a combat Marine (Korean War vet, though not at the Chosin action).