The FReeper Canteen - Happy 236th Birthday US Marines - 10 Nov 2011

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[AZamericonnie]

The FReeper Canteen Celebrates.....

Marine Corps' 236th Birthday Message and Video

For ten years now, our Corps has been engaged in continuous combat operations against those who threaten the security of America and our allies. We turned the tide in the Anbar province of Iraq and continue to see success today in southwest Afghanistan. While it has come at a cost … we have much to be proud of.

This past year in operations around the world including humanitarian disaster relief, counter-piracy, theater security cooperation, special operations, counter-insurgency and many more, you continued to solidify our place as America’s expeditionary force in readiness. Since the Continental Congress created two battalions of Marines 236 years ago, our legacy as an ever-ready, ever-capable, victory-producing organization remains intact.

Our rich heritage of selfless service and fidelity to Nation and to one another lives on in all who currently wear the eagle, globe and anchor—those who have answered the clarion call to duty with remarkable courage, dedication and unshakable resolve that Marines are so well known for. To all Marines—past and present—and especially to our families … I extend my deep gratitude for all you have done and all you continue to do.

As we celebrate our 236th Birthday, let us look forward to future challenges—whatever they may be—and reaffirm our pledge to be America’s premier crisis response force; to be the first to fight ... always ready for the toughest and most challenging assignments.

Happy Birthday, Marines, and Semper Fidelis!

James F. Amos General, U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps

Indomitable Spirit: The 236th Marine Corps Birthday Message



The Halls of Montezuma

Semper Fidelis March

[Arrowhead1952]

Good day Ma. I’ve been reading about the Penn State fiasco. That school needs the sports program death penalty for those abuses.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Crazy ole coot...thanks for helping celebrate the Marines’ birthday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Arrowhead....you do have a point. This horrible stuff has got to stop!

[Arrowhead1952]

Now there are stories about the perp pimping out the kids to rich donors. I almost lost my lunch reading that.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Mooch. It is snowing again....about 6 inches over the last couple days, and now it has started again.

Edited any good stories lately?

[Crazy ole coot]

You’re welcome, but they deserve it!!

[fatima]

How are you making out with the storm KatHY?((((Hugs)))))

[luvie]

Thanks for your kind words, Conor! I’m sure I’ll be better soon. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the troops logo.

unkus.....#50!!
Arrowhead.....#100!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday, Marine!

[mickie]

We are very Proud of my grandson, Steven, his graduation day is scheduled for Dec. 16, 2011. Oorah!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, MrEdd, for helping celebrate The Marine Corps birthday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, fatima...(((HUGS)))...thankfully the bad storm is out on the west coast. It is snowing here now...about 6” by this morning and more now.

[AZamericonnie]

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos cuts the Marine Corps birthday cake during the cake cutting ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington Nov. 8. A sword is used to cut the cake to remind Marines that they are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword so that the nation may live in peace. 11/8/2011 By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers

[fatima]

Be careful driving.((((Hugs))))

[AZamericonnie]

And proud you should be!

Thanks to your grandson for his service mickie!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I have internet!!!!! And as of now my code is where I put it. LOL!!

I will call if I run into trouble.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, rlmorel, for helping celebrate The Marines birthday.

[unkus]

Thanks, Kathy!