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FReeper Canteen ~ Happy 244th Birthday United States Marine Corps ~ 10 November 2019
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/09/2019 5:00:36 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska





The FReeper Canteen Presents....

~ Happy 244th Birthday,
United States Marine Corps!! ~

10 November 1775 - 10 November 2016






Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.



Marine Corps Birthday: (excerpt from Warrior Culture of the U.S. Marines, copyright 2001 Marion F. Sturkey)

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.

Soon, some Marine commands began to not only honor the birthday, but celebrate it. In 1923 the Marine Barracks at Ft. Mifflin, Pennsylvania, staged a formal dance. The Marines at the Washington Navy Yard arranged a mock battle on the parade ground. At Quantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Marine baseball team played a Cuban team and won, 9 to 8.

The first "formal" Birthday Ball took place on Philadelphia in 1925. First class Marine Corps style, all the way! Guests included the Commandant, the Secretary of War (in 1925 the term "politically correct" didn't exist; it was Secretary of War, not Secretary of Defense), and a host of statesmen and elected officials. Prior to the Ball, Gen. Lejeune unveiled a memorial plaque at Tun Tavern. Then the entourage headed for the Benjamin Franklin Hotel and an evening of festivities and frolicking.

Over the years the annual Birthday Ball grew and grew, taking on a life of its own. In 1952 the Commandant, Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., formalized the cake-cutting ceremony and other traditional observances. For example, Marine Corps policy now mandates that the first piece of cake must be presented to the oldest U.S. Marine present. The second piece goes to the youngest Marine. Among the many such mandates is a solemn reading of the Commandant's birthday message to the Corps.

Like the U.S. Marine Corps itself, the annual Birthday Ball has evolved from simple origins to the polished and professional functions of today. Nonetheless, one thing remains constant, the tenth day of November! This unique holiday for warriors is a day of camaraderie, a day to honor Corps and Country. Throughout the world on 10 November, U.S. Marines celebrate the birth of their Corps -- the most loyal, most feared, most revered, and most professional fighting force the world has ever known.


2016 United States Marine Corps Birthday Message




On July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved legislation that officially brought "The President's Own" United States Marine Band into being, making the Marine Band America's oldest professional musical organization. The fledgling band consisted of a "drum major, fife major and 32 drums and fifes." When the nation's capital relocated from Philadelphia to the new Federal city of Washington in 1800, the Marine Band came with the chief executive and made its White House debut at President and Mrs. John Adams' first New Year's Day reception in 1801.

Present at many of the most memorable and cherished moments in our nation's history, the band played for the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg when President Abraham Lincoln gave his immortal address. It has provided music for every inauguration since the time of Thomas Jefferson, the president who gave them the title, "The President's Own."



The Star Spangled Banner

Stars & Stripes Forever

Semper Fidelis

Boys of The Old Brigade

National Emblem






The U.S. Marine Corps is the United States' military band of brothers dedicated to warfighting. The proud Brotherhood of Marines is guided by principles, values, virtues, love of country, and its Warrior Culture. This brotherhood of American Patriots has no song. Instead, Marine Warriors have a hymn. When The Marines' Hymn is played, United States Marines stand at attention. They silently show their pride in their fellow Marines, their Corps, their Country, their heritage, and their hymn.

The Marines' Hymn is a tribute to Warriors. Marine Warriors stormed fortress Derna, raised the American flag, and gave us "the shores of Tripoli." Marines fought their way into the castle at Chapultepec and gave us the "halls of Montezuma." Marines exist for the purpose of warfighting. Fighting is their role in life. They "fight for right and freedom" and "to keep our honor clean." They fight "in the air, on land, and sea." The Marine Corps is Valhalla for Warriors. U.S. Marines need no song. They have a hymn.

Ironically, no one knows who wrote the hymn, which was in widespread use by the mid-1800s. Col. A.S. McLemore, USMC, spent several years trying to identify the origin of the tune. In 1878 he told the leader of the Marine Band that the tune had been adopted from the comic opera Genevieve de Barbant, by Jaques Offenback. Yet, others believe the tune originated from a Spanish folk song. Whatever! Regardless of its origin, The Marines' Hymn has remained a revered icon of the United States Marine Corps for almost 200 years.

In 1929 The Marines' Hymn became the official hymn of the Corps. Thirteen years later in November 1942 the Commandant approved a change in the words of the first verse, fourth line. Because of the increasing use of aircraft in the Corps, the words were changed to "In the air, on land, and sea." No other changes have been made since that time. When you have attained absolute perfection, there is no need for further modification.....

From the Halls of Montezuma,
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of UNITED STATES MARINES.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze,
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far off northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job --
The UNITED STATES MARINES.

Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By UNITED STATES MARINES.

The Marines Hymn - words


USMC Band ~ The Marines Hymn




Happy Birthday, United States Marine Corps!!




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To: Candor7

Welcome to the Canteen, Candor7...thanks for the cool graphic.

The Marines are, indeed, magnificent warriors.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.


81 posted on 11/09/2019 11:53:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: E.G.C.

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

Was it a nice day for a trip to the lake yesterday? I hope so. We have some U-G-L-Y coming down the pike in a couple of days. You’ll get the hit first and we get it Tuesday. BRRRRRRRR


82 posted on 11/09/2019 11:55:31 PM PST by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: radu

We had some nice weather yesterday. Got to hang out at the lake where there were a couple of boaters out there. Today I think it going to be it before the cold air starts coming in.


83 posted on 11/09/2019 11:57:39 PM PST by E.G.C.
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To: LUV W

Sleep well. No nodding off in church in the morning. :-)


84 posted on 11/10/2019 12:00:39 AM PST by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: E.G.C.

Glad it was a good day for you and Gizmo to get out.
We have a gorgeous day ahead, which will be great for the Veterans parade, then a little cool and wet Monday and frigid and windy Tuesday. I guess you’ll get the frigid Monday. It’s going to be weather to make everyone stay inside in front of the heater. BRRRRRR


85 posted on 11/10/2019 12:16:47 AM PST by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: Grimmy
Welcome to the Canteen, Grimmy...we thank you for your service to our country.

And a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

86 posted on 11/10/2019 12:53:54 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Taxman
Good morning, Taxman, and we thank you for your service to our country.

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

87 posted on 11/10/2019 1:12:22 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: lightman

Good morning, lightman, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

The Marines...always protecting.


88 posted on 11/10/2019 1:18:58 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: xrmusn
Happy 63rd Anniversary, xrmusn, and we thank you for your service to our country.

And a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

89 posted on 11/10/2019 1:29:19 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: PROCON

Good morning, Pro, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope your weekend is going well.


90 posted on 11/10/2019 1:35:46 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: radu

Good morning, radu, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope you had a great museum day. Last day of the season?


91 posted on 11/10/2019 2:14:26 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Romans Nine
Good morning, Romans Nine, and welcome to the Canteen.

Hope your boys had a wonderful time at the Marine Corps Ball.

We thank them for their service to our country.

And a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

92 posted on 11/10/2019 2:18:50 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope you and Gizmo get out for a fun day before weather issues cause you to stay in.

Have a great Sunday.


93 posted on 11/10/2019 2:50:42 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Well, I’m betting the two days of hard freeze got rid of the ticks.

Huzzah!


94 posted on 11/10/2019 6:26:24 AM PST by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Happy Birthday USMC! Semper Fi!


95 posted on 11/10/2019 7:49:24 AM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Happy Birthday Marine Corps!


96 posted on 11/10/2019 9:49:22 AM PST by Cvengr ( Adversity in life & death is inevitable; Stress is optional through faith in Christ.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All
Howdy, Kathy.

Yesterday was a blast at the museum. A busy day and we had a lot of veterans come through. We'll be open tomorrow and THEN we're closed for the winter. :-(

A quick in and out as I'm getting ready to head into town for the Veterans parade. But I got this video in an email that's perfect for today's thread.

Semper Fi - Trace Adkins a fantastic USMC TRIBUTE video by Leatherneck Lifestyle

97 posted on 11/10/2019 11:16:18 AM PST by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Shavua tov, and thank you, Kathy.

Blessings to all our active and retired troops and their families.


98 posted on 11/10/2019 1:14:12 PM PST by BTerclinger (MAGA)
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