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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 8316
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 12:00 am: | 
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10 November 2005
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS
On November 10th, 1775, the Second Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines marking the birth of our United States Marine Corps. As Major General Lejeune’s message reminds us, the ensuing generations of Marines would come to signify all that is highest in warfighting excellence and military virtue. Each November as Marines the world over celebrate the birth of our Corps, we pay tribute to that long line of “Soldiers of the Sea” and the illustrious legacy they have handed down to us.
This past year has been one of continuous combat operations overseas and distinguished service here at home – a year of challenges that have brought out the very best in our Corps. In Iraq and Afghanistan, Marine courage and mastery of complex and chaotic environments have truly made a difference in the lives of millions. Marine compassion and flexibility provided humanitarian assistance to thousands in the wake of the South East Asian Tsunami, and here at home, Marines with AAVs, helicopters, and sometimes with their bare hands saved hundreds of our own fellow Americans in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Across the full spectrum of operations, you have showcased that Marines create stability in an unstable world, and have reinforced our Corps’ reputation for setting the standard of excellence.
The sense of honor, courage, and patriotism that epitomized those who answered that first call to arms 230 years ago is still indelibly imprinted on our ranks today. In commemorating our anniversary, let us strengthen our ties to the past by paying homage to those who have gone before us. As we honor the sacrifices of our wounded and fallen comrades, our commitment to one another remains unshakable. We take special pride in the actions of the Marines now serving in harm’s way, and rededicate ourselves to the service of our Nation and our Corps.
Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis, and Keep Attacking!
M. W. Hagee
General, U.S. Marine Corps
  
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
U.S.M.C. 1968,69,70
SEMPER FI! |
Moderator1516
Moderator
Username: Moderator1516
Post Number: 71
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 5:26 am: |
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lon i just got through reading about this on the
net before turning to the copper forum
congratulations
moderator1516
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Wolverine
Advanced Member
Username: Wolverine
Post Number: 553
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 8:36 am: |
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Happy Birthday "Jarheads"!. Is that the proper nicknmame? May the term Marine, and what it stands for, and means to the United States, prosper for another 230 years. A toast to America's finest, and to the best of the best.
Wolverine. |
Thehobo
Junior Member
Username: Thehobo
Post Number: 27
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 12:39 pm: |
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i among the rest of the older (jarheads), thank youall.. its been the support of the home base that keeps us going, agin thanks..SEMPER FI!!!!!
thehobo
274150 am.
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Starface
Intermediate Member
Username: Starface
Post Number: 298
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 12:47 pm: |
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May God Bless the Pass, Present,and the Furture of not only the Marines but all forces of the USA Defences..
Happy Birthday |
Karatebutcher
Senior Member
Username: Karatebutcher
Post Number: 2071
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 5:48 pm: |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES AND TO SARGANT SHIRLEY AND PRIVIATE 808 LON |
Unit199
Intermediate Member
Username: Unit199
Post Number: 177
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 6:58 pm: |
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Happy Birthday to all former Jarheads and the ones that are serving now. Stand tall and proud, you were or are a member of the greatest outfit in the world.
Semper Fi!!!
Former Marine
HARVE
Unit199
CEF210
KB0YVK
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Tripledeuce
Junior Member
Username: Tripledeuce
Post Number: 11
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 2:12 am: |
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Happy Birthday JARHEADS, Simper Fi
Glenn
Ret Sgt 2nd force |
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