OOOOOOHHHHHHRRRRRRAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

10 NOVEMBER 1775

Born in the Woods, raised by a Bear, double set of Dog teeth, Triple coat of hair, 2 Magazines and my M-16, I'm a mean MotherF----r, I'm a U.S. Marine!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEVIL DOGS!!



History of the Marine Corps

The Marine Corps started as the "Continental Marines" during the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775, and first recruited at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They served as landing troops for the recently created Continental Navy. The Continental Marines were disbanded at the end of the war in April 1783 but re-formed on July 11 1798. Despite the gap, Marines celebrate November 10 as the Marine Corps Birthday.

Historically, the United States Marine Corps has achieved fame in several campaigns, as referenced in the first line of the Marine Corps Hymn: "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli". In the early 19th century, First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon led a group of seven Marines and several hundred Egyptian Mameluke soldiers in deposing the dictator of Tripoli. Separately, the Marines took part in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and assaulted the Castillo de Chapultepec, or the Castle of Chapultepec, which overlooked Mexico City. The Marines were placed on guard duty at the Mexican Presidential Palace, "The Halls of Montezuma."

After these early 19th-century engagements, the Marine Corps occupied a small role in American military history. They saw little significant action in the American Civil War, but later become prominent due to their deployment in small wars around the world. During the latter half of the 19th century, the Marines saw action in Korea, Cuba, the Philippines, and China. During the years before and after World War I, the Marines saw action throughout the Caribbean in places such as Haiti and Nicaragua. These actions became known as "The Banana Wars," and the experiences gained in counter-insurgency and guerrilla operations during this period was consolidated into the Small Wars Manual.

In World War I, the battle-tested, veteran Marines served a central role in the U.S. entry into the conflict, and at the Battle of Belleau Wood, Marine units were in the front, winning the Marines a reputation as the "First to Fight". This battle cemented the reputation of the Marines in modern history. Rallying under the battle cries of "Retreat hell! We just got here!" and "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?", the Marines violently expelled German forces from the area. The Germans referred to the Marines in the battle as "Teufelhunde", literally, "Devil Dogs", a nickname Marines proudly hold to this day.

U.S. Marines raise the American Flag on Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945 In World War II, the Marines played a central role in the Pacific War. The battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa saw fierce fighting between U.S. Marines and the Japanese Imperial Marines. The war saw the expansion of the Corps from two brigades to two corps with six divisions and five air wings with 132 squadrons. The secrecy afforded by the Navajo code talkers contributed to their success.

During the Battle of Iwo Jima, the famous photograph of five Marines and one Navy medical corpsman raising the flag was taken. The acts of the Marines during the war secured their reputation, and in honor of them and all Marines who have died in war, the USMC War Memorial was dedicated in 1954.

The Korean War saw the Marines land at Inchon and assault north into North Korea along with the Army. As U.S. forces approached the Yalu River, the People's Republic of China, fearing an incursion by American forces, sent armies over the river to engage American forces within Korea.

At the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, the First Marine Division fought Chinese forces, vastly outnumbered but vastly better equipped and trained. Recovering equipment left by Army forces who had scattered in disordered retreat, the Marines regrouped, assaulted the Chinese, and inflicted heavy casualties during their fighting withdrawal to the coast.

The Marines also played an important role in the Vietnam War at battles such as Da Nang, Hue City, and Khe San. Marines were among the first troops deployed to Vietnam, as well as the last to leave during the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon.

After Vietnam, Marines served in a number of important events and places. In 1983, a Marine barracks in Lebanon was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps and leading to the American withdrawal from Lebanon. Marines were also responsible for liberating Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, as the Army made an attack to the west directly into Iraq. In 1996, Marines performed a successful mission in Bosnia, rescuing Captain Scott O'Grady, a downed Air Force fighter pilot, in what is called a TRAP (Tactical Rescue of Aircraft and Personnel).

Since 2003, the Marines served prominently in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the occupation of Iraq, where a light, mobile force was and is especially needed.

 

An ugly baby but I'm glad we kept you!! Happy Birthday!!

 

:lol:

 

Did you know....

The 1st enlistment bonus was 2 pints of ale once you signed the dotted line? Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

I didn't know that.

Happy Birthday.

 

The Marines providing the opportunity for the enemies of the US of A to die for their country since 1775! Oooooorrrraaahhhh!

 

MARINES: Travel agents to Allah since Jan 1991

 

God Bless the greatest fighting force the world has ever known.....!

OOOOOOORRRRRRAAAAAHHHHHH!

Thank you for your service Marine.....!

Husker, you'll appreciate this story.....we were at the Wilmington airport recently with my son. Jacksonville - the home of Lejeune - is nearby and many Marines fly into and out of Wilmington on a regular basis. There was a young female Marine in the line in front of us and my young son said "Daddy there is a lady soldier." She very politely turned around and said, "Actually not, I'm a Marine!"!

 

Thanks for the history lesson, AJ. Congratulations and thank you for your service and protection.

Please educate this ignorant civilian on the significance of the bar in your avatar.

 

AAAARRRRUUUUGGGGAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!

 

Well Mr. Sid, that would be the USMC Insignia of Rank for a Chief Warrant Officer.

The other day I jokingly asked Doc O what the difference was between a Commissioned Officer (Lt, Capt, Major, etc.) and a Warrant Officer.

A: When you commission something, you put it to work. When you Warrant something, you Guarantee it. :lol:

 

Happy Birthday, Marine!

 

Greatest fighting force indeed! The Army just proved their subservient role by having a civilian police officer stop an Army threat. :?

Happy B'day Marines... wherever you are.

 

AJ, that's exactly what I thought it was, since that was your rank upon retirement. However, I did not know and thought it might be a tribute to deceased Marines. Thus my request.

 

AJ,

Happy Birthday to the Marines, living and decesed!

Check my confidence points this week for my Buckeyes. :roll:

 

Don,,

The setup doesn't allow me to see what you've picked, but I'm bettin' the farm on OSU and....puttin' next max points on ND. They're gonna beat Pitt. Trust me, I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last week.

 

And...you're No. 16...right there with...me.

 

LOL...

SO ALL THE MORE REASON TO ROLL THOSE MAX POINTS DICE BUCKNUT!!

 

Doesn't really gain you much, AJ...see the other thread...gotta give the max points to the chippies.

 

How many pints did they give you AJ? Happy Birthday to the corps.