Today the Marine Corps' celebrate their 242nd birthday!
Won't you take a moment to thank a Marine, and all of our Veterans as Veterans Day is upon us, and remember those that are no longer with us.
I am remembering my Uncle who passed away two years ago. He was
a highly decorated Marine who bravely served our country and fought
for the rights we hold so dear. Thank you to all of our military heroes!
And some facts shared by FoxNews:
The U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate its 242nd birthday on Nov. 10.
Below are some important figures and dates for the military branch, which counts tens of thousands of service members among its ranks.
1798: This is when the Marine Corps Band was established by a congressional act, the Marines website says.
“Its mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps,” it explains.
183,477: The total number of active duty service members as of August 2017, according to the Defense Manpower Defense Center (DMDC).
15,384: The number of active duty women in the Marine Corps as of August, the DMDC says.
39,106: The amount of people in the Marine Corps Reserve as of August.
MARINE SEEKS TO HONOR FALLEN VETERAN WITH SCULPTURE ON COLLEGE CAMPUS
1883: The year “Semper Fidelis” became the official Marine Corps motto. The term means “always faithful” in Latin.
Nov. 21, 1942: This is when then-commandant of the Marine Corps Thomas Holcomb approved a line in “The Marines’ Hymn” be changed from “On the land as on the sea” to “In the air, on land, on sea,” the Marines Corps says.
3: The number of core Marine Corps values. They are honor, courage and commitment.
1: The current commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.
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Great post...timely too...I hope your weekend is a great one too
242 years looks good on our brave Marines, Lisa! Happy birthday and thank you to all the Marines for your service.
That is a great reminder to remember those who served and those who still serve. We all need to stand up and salute them with thanks.
Thank you Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® I love to post about our heroes!
I agree Nina Hollander Happy Birthday to our Marine Corps Heroes!
Absolutely Belinda Spillman we can never say Thank You enough!
Lisa I did not realize the Marines go back to the 1700's. Thanks for sharing all of those facts.
George Souto their history is pretty amazing!
Lisa, I agree that the Marine's history is amazing.
Good morning Lisa.
My BFF served in the Marines, saw action in Vietnam. He doesn't talk about it much.
Hi Lisa Von Domek - I am sorry I missed this Friday. This is a wonderful post to bring attention to the Marines Corps birthday. Every year since my son became a Marine I let him know by a call or text that I am thinking about him on the anniversary of the Marines birthday.
Rebecca Gaujot they certainly have a long and important history!
James Dray those that served in Vietnam were horribly treated and deserved much better for their service. All who served when called should always have our respect and gratitude.
Hello Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I am so happy that you found this post and I thank your son for his service - I know how proud you are of him, and rightly so!