- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
241st Marine Corps Birthday
Posted on 11/10/16 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 11/10/16 at 12:41 pm
The first CMC's message was issued in Marine Corps Order 47, dated 1 November 1921. Below is the text of this message:
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 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.
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 167 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 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.
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.
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 to generation and has 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 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 Lejeune
Lieutenant General
U.S. Marine Corps
Gen. Lejeune on the right with equally legendary Gen. Smedley Butler.
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 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.
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 167 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 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.
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.
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 to generation and has 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 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 Lejeune
Lieutenant General
U.S. Marine Corps
Gen. Lejeune on the right with equally legendary Gen. Smedley Butler.
This post was edited on 11/10/16 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 11/10/16 at 12:44 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Celebrating right now with some good whiskey.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:04 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Semper Fi
I made a thread on the election 2016 board about it and soon after that board was closed, so thanks for making a new and much better thread.
I made a thread on the election 2016 board about it and soon after that board was closed, so thanks for making a new and much better thread.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:05 pm to BamaFinland
Semper Fi fellow Devil Dogs
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:16 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Semper Fidelis my fellow Bellueawoodsmen.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:17 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fi!
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:19 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Semper Fi do or die devil dogs. I'm grateful every day for being welcomed into the military as a foreign national when I came of age. The Corps taught me how to be a man and treat everyone with respect, the value of hard work and last but not least how to live entirely off of Jameson, cigarettes and energy drinks.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:22 pm to Mir
Peace out, Mir!
And Semper Fidelis!
And Semper Fidelis!
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:23 pm to WhiskeyPapa
I make this post in memory of my uncle Ken, USMC, Viet Nam.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:24 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Semper fi, do or die. Hu-ah!
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:26 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Happy birthday, devildogs. And Semper Fidelis.
-LCpl. TigerFanInSouthland
0341
B. Co. 1 Battalion, 23 Regiment
-LCpl. TigerFanInSouthland
0341
B. Co. 1 Battalion, 23 Regiment
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:27 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
quote:
-LCpl. TigerFanInSouthland
0341
B. Co. 1 Battalion, 23 Regiment
I grew up there
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:29 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Battalion Commander's inspection, February, 1974. That's me rendering inpection arms.
Plt. 1005 graduated 2/11/1974.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:30 pm to WhiskeyPapa
I can just feel that high powered knife hand about to help someone unfrick themselves
Posted on 11/10/16 at 1:32 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Sweet BCG's, portholes.
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News