10 November 1775

“That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one colonel, two lieutenant colonels, two majors and officers as usual in other regiments, that they consist of an equal number of privates with other battalions; that particular care be taken that no person be appointed to office or enlisted into said battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve to advantage by sea."

(Resolution of the Continental Congress, 10 November 1775)

Happy Birthday, Devil Dogs!

Semper Fi OOHRAH

Semper Fi and Happy Birthday. In memory to all those who went before us.

Happy Birthday, Marines.

Happy Birthday Marines. :firstplace:

Those were definitely simpler days. Where the enemy was clearly defined. And good men stood bravely and confidently against them.

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Originally Posted by BajaRon

Those were definitely simpler days. Where the enemy was clearly defined. And good men stood bravely and confidently against them.

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We should never forget, especially today and tomorrow, that the young men and women who serve are a very small cohort of citizens who volunteer to serve our great country while almost everyone else gets a free ride.

While I chose another branch of service, I SALUTE Uncle Sams Misguided Children! :) Brothers and sisters, one and all! Happy Birthday!

Here's to the Jarheads, the Leathernecks, the seagoing bellhops - whatever you otherwise know them as - the Marines. Happy Anniversary form this ex swabby. Anchors Aweigh!

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We should never forget, especially today and tomorrow, that the young men and women who serve are a very small cohort of citizens who volunteer to serve our great country while almost everyone else gets a free ride.

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No truer words were said.

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Originally Posted by JayBros

We should never forget, especially today and tomorrow, that the young men and women who serve are a very small cohort of citizens who volunteer to serve our great country while almost everyone else gets a free ride.

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+1

Lew L US Army '68-73

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHikPfYh0CU

Happy Birthday!

John

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Originally Posted by Ready2Retire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHikPfYh0CU

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Bravo Zulu!

The scene of the youngest Marine escorting the 100 year old Marine was something to see. That boy will never forget that moment.

Always and Forever

Nice video. 3:34 Left foot first, please, Captain.

:coffee: YES, a big Thank You. .......:thumbup:

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We should never forget, especially today and tomorrow, that the young men and women who serve are a very small cohort of citizens who volunteer to serve our great country while almost everyone else gets a free ride.

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7% of our population has served. Ever! Happy Birthday, Marines!

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Originally Posted by MONK

Nice video. 3:34 Left foot first, please, Captain.

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Perfectly acceptable. He is not marching in formation. Stepped off with right foot because it is facing center of the overall formation. All services in Washington do things a bit different from normal service manuals for drill and ceremonies.