November 10th, 1775. To Marines, and to those who know us well, the anniversary of that historic day is celebrated every year by Marines, young and old alike. We recognize and celebrate November 10th as the USMC birthday.
It's no small thing, the Marine Corps birthday. At least to us it's not. For a 63 year old guy like me, looking back 30 years now since I last wore my USMC blues, it may have more meaning to me now than it did even then, if that's possible.
To all the Marines who came before me,
To all the Marines with whom I served,
To all the 2, 3, and 4 year Marines who do their time and serve our Corps,
To the career Marines, the Senior Staff NCOs and Officers,
To woman Marines,
To light green, drak green and Marines all colors in between,
To grunts, and supply, support, and airwing Marines,
New recruits, and ancient retired Marines,
Happy 245th birthday!
God bless America, and may God bless our beloved Marine Corps!
Ooh Rah!
thanks matt, well done
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