On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines (United States Marine Corps) was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date, many thousand 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 146 years of it’s existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the nations 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 was 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 the 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.
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Duty and Honor, in 24 Notes. I have played taps many times … too many times to count. The two times that are the most vivid in my mind are my grandfather’s funeral and my wife’s grandfather’s funeral. I remember them because they are the closest to my heart. Please, take time today to remember.
“Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.”
Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh — Falls the night.Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear — Friend, good night.
This is the second, out of five, Valentines Days where Beth and I have been together. The last one had a bit more hustle thought. We were preparing to move her and the boys back to Ohio while I finished my tour of duty. I miss the Marine Corps, but it is on days like today that I really relish the my decision to become a civilian again and spend more time with my family.
Although I believe Valentine’s Day to be a “Hallmark Holiday,” I do believe in the sentiment. I am lucky to have such a wonderful woman in my life, and I am glad to have a day to reflect on that fact. I love you Beth.
… because I could not have said it any better
Exit strategies are for wars that you don’t plan to win, and to win decisively.
On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines (United States Marine Corps) was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date, many thousand 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.
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 the 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.
Associated Press
May 19, 2005WASHINGTON – Women in the military would be barred from serving in direct ground combat roles, under a House bill that sets Defense Department policy and spending plans for the upcoming budget year.
The House Armed Services Committee approved the overall measure early Thursday on a 61-1 vote.
I am not sexist. I am not chauvinist. I am arrogant, but then aren’t we all to a point? I believe a man should hold the door for a woman, stand up when she leaves the table and when walking as a couple, walk on the side closest to the street. Are these antiquated values? Probably. I know that women in the military are capable of doing their job, but I definitely believe that a man should die for his country before a woman.
I have never paid attention to the base closure and realignment list until this year. The scary part is that I know where most of those places are. The second scariest thing is that my new home town stands to lose almost 4,000 jobs.
Colonel Truman W. Crawford was the epitome of what I do. He began his military career in the Army Air Corps which then formed the Air Force. After a brief hiatus from the military he returned to serve in the Marine Corps. In total, he spent 41 years on active duty. It is not the record, but it is nothing to scoff at either.
I have never had the honor of serving with Col Crawford, but I have had the pleasure of meeting him in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at a Marine Corps Birthday celebration. (He was there as the oldest Marine present.)
At his passing was the first time I had heard about Taps Across America, something that I had not heard about again until the passing of former President Reagan.
Today we held a memorial service to celebrate his life, on the anniversary of his birthday. I can only pray that I make such a positive impact on others with my life.
As Marines (United States Marine Corps) we admire and respect those who went before us to pave the way for what we have today. Not just the luxuries like double rooms instead of a squad bay, or the leeway that we are given to take care of our families, but the very life and liberty that we have again offered up our lives to protect. Without our forefathers, where would we be today?
Today is the 204th birthday of Marine Barracks, Washington D.C. We held a brief ceremony on the Parade Deck and awarded the Good Conduct Medal to CPL Chesty XII, the Barracks mascot. We ended the ceremony with the cutting of a birthday cake, pseudo Marine Corps Birthday style. You cannot scoff at a day that ends with cake.
