November 10th, 2015 at 8:09 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 8:17 AM ^
God, The Marines and most deservedly your brother for his service to this great country!
Go Blue!
November 10th, 2015 at 8:16 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 8:25 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 8:32 AM ^
Absolutely serious. I mean, I know the 7 Years War ended in 1763, and was quickly followed by a series of British taxes on the American colonies to recoup monies lost during that conflict with the French (such as the Sugar, Tea and Stamp Acts), but why would the Marines form 12 years later?
November 10th, 2015 at 8:40 AM ^
When the Continental Congress in Philadelphia formed the first two battalions of what would become the Marine Corps, the idea was to have an infantry of sorts that would be capable of furthering the American cause (yes, this is about eight months before independence was formally declared) on land as well as at sea. That's my understanding in a nutshell anyway.
November 10th, 2015 at 8:45 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 9:07 AM ^
You're.
November 10th, 2015 at 8:46 AM ^
I was joking, but I actually did not know the exact timeline, so thanks!
November 10th, 2015 at 9:11 AM ^
In the words of a Marine friend of mine, "quite appropriate for the Marine Corps." http://www.usmcpress.com/heritage/usmc_heritage.htm
"No better friend, no worse enemy."
November 10th, 2015 at 9:22 AM ^
was coined by my former battalion and then regimental CO. General Mattis.
November 10th, 2015 at 9:23 AM ^
Saying it like it is!
November 10th, 2015 at 9:39 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 9:48 AM ^
I ask my career destroyer (planner) to have Col. Mattis do it. At the time Mattis was the 7th Marines Regimental CO. The CP had told me Col Mattis is too busy, he's the Regimental CO. He would'nt do it. I said call him and ask because I served with him before and I knew him. Long story short, he reenlisted me and then asked my Company CO what we were doing the rest of the day. Field ops was the reply. Col Mattis told my Company CO that I had the day off to drink a beer and spend the day with the wife. Mattis is bad ass!!!
November 10th, 2015 at 10:22 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 1:23 PM ^
Did you get the shit smoked out of you the day after your day off?
November 10th, 2015 at 1:33 PM ^
I was a Sergeant.
November 10th, 2015 at 8:40 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 9:14 AM ^
I guess the "/ s" for sarcasm really is needed on this board. Sigh...
November 10th, 2015 at 8:24 AM ^
Thank you for your service!
Go Navy!! Beat Army!! Again....#14....
November 10th, 2015 at 10:16 AM ^
That is my second favorite helmet by far.
November 10th, 2015 at 3:45 PM ^
I totally agree. Navy belongs in the top 5 best helmets!
November 10th, 2015 at 8:25 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 9:15 AM ^
11 MARINES, Counter Battery Radar, 1st Mar Div. 1999-2003. I sure do miss the smell of artillery in the morning.
Happy Birthday fellow Devil Dogs!
November 10th, 2015 at 9:27 AM ^
11th Marines huh. What Battalion? Pendleton or 29 Palms? I was in 29 Palms with 1/7 Weapons Co. Did many a CAX, Steel Knight exercises with 3/11 support.
November 10th, 2015 at 8:32 AM ^
Happy Birthday to all current and former Marines --- Semper Fi y'all!
November 10th, 2015 at 8:42 AM ^
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November 10th, 2015 at 8:42 AM ^
Thought I was the only one who diaried November 10 as a reminder of the USMC birthday! Happy b'day fellow leathernecks.
November 10th, 2015 at 9:55 AM ^
I don't use the term former I use the word veteran marine. An ex-Marine is one that has been given a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge.
Semper Fi boys.
November 10th, 2015 at 8:44 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 8:47 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 9:11 AM ^
Semper Fidelis and go blue!
November 10th, 2015 at 9:37 AM ^
Semper Fudge
November 10th, 2015 at 9:25 AM ^
I spent a tour as an instructor pilot at a Naval Air Station (rare for an AF pilot), but I had many Marine students in my day. They were always the most prepared and had the best attitudes of any other students as a whole. Loved working with them.
God Bless the US Marines!
November 10th, 2015 at 9:40 AM ^
that Marine aviators wore the camo helmet covers in support of the grunts on the ground. Gotta love that.
November 10th, 2015 at 9:33 AM ^
Since so many Marines are in this thread, a question I always had: is "Semper Fi" more of a Marine to Marine thing OR is it more a greeting for everyone as long as its towards a Marine?
Anyway, and more importantly, Thanks to you all for your service!
November 10th, 2015 at 9:37 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 9:52 AM ^
Thanks!
November 10th, 2015 at 9:46 AM ^
Semper Fi, fellas. Thanks for all your service to this great nation.
November 10th, 2015 at 9:51 AM ^
None of you dumbasses know... Private Cowboy.
November 10th, 2015 at 9:57 AM ^
4 inches Pyle, 4 inches!!!
November 10th, 2015 at 10:02 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 10:28 AM ^
Semper Fi. 3/3 3051 '91-'95.
November 10th, 2015 at 10:14 AM ^
1992-1996 0341,8152
November 10th, 2015 at 11:09 AM ^
Where'd you do Barracks duty? I was 8152 on Guam before we closed the base in '91. I'm also an 0341 as well 8541.
November 10th, 2015 at 2:09 PM ^
NWS Yorktown- I think FAST Co uses our barracks now and our Limited Area has been decommsioned.
November 10th, 2015 at 10:25 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 10:41 AM ^
Nov. 10,1775 A few good men got together and they were called MARINES.1978-1982/Okinawa(the Rock)79-80.81-82.Anyone been to BC Street?