Happy Birthday To My Fellow Marines

Traditionally November 10th has been the date which Marines celebrate the official creation of their Corps.

For those of you who are currently serving in the Marine Corps, thank you, and happy birthday.

For those that have already served your country as a Marine, thank you too. And happy birthday.

Please remember to support our troops, no matter what branch, and no matter where they are serving. Educate yourself on the sacrifices these men and woman make on this countries behalf.

If you were in the Marines, tell us about it. Leave your website link.

I have a bunch of photos I'll be posting to flickr today of me when I was in the Corps., and a few pounds lighter. I'll update this post with the link.

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The Few, The Proud, The Defenders Of Freedom

This is a new video produced by the United States Marine Corps. It's fantastic and I encourage you to take a minute and watch. Thank you.

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Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps

Today the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 232 birthday. It all happened in Tun Tavern 1775, as you would imagine, recruits were given beer and a chance to server in the newly formed Corps of Marines. The Corps has come a long way, and today they are still the most feared fighting force on the planet. Once a marine always a Marine. You'll never hear someone say they are an ex-Marine, they are former Marines. They will always enjoy the brotherhood of past and current Marines.

When I enlisted in 1984 I really had no idea what I was getting myself into. the recruiter in my High School didn't even have to work hard to get me to enlist. I watched him for several weeks, and his demeanor, attitude and presence was enough for me to realize that was exactly what I wanted to be. I really had no plans for the future and it just seemed right. It has been a unique, humbling and honorable opportunity to have served as a United States Marine.

The Marine motto is Semper Fidelis, or Semper Fi for short, which is Latin for "Always Faithful". Faithful to God, Country and Corps. The Marines' hymn describes exactly what we do:

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.

Here is a link to the full song.

Here is a link and another link to the main Marine Corps home page.

Here is a link to a Marines' Prayer.

Here is a link to a great tribute from godaddy.com. Thank you GoDaddy.

Please take time to wish your Marine a Happy Birthday.

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