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On 10 November, 1775, our Marine Corps came alive.
It's the 235th birthday for the United States Marine Corps. Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Amos gave his first Marine Corps Birthday message today. He replaced General Conway on October 22nd. General Amos is the first Commandant with a background in aviation.
Commandant Amos refers to the Pusan Perimeter where UN and ROK forces were pushed back into defending the port of Pusan. North Korean forces had been forcing allied troops to retreat since the start of the conflict. Marines initially acted as a reserve to plug holes where the North Korean troops broke through. After North Korea took some vital hills the Marines were ordered to retake them. After taking the hills the Marines in tandem with the Army counter attacked and grabbed land outside of the perimeter.
More was needed though in order to actually gain the initiative and push North Korea back. The amphibious landing at Inchon was suicidal, crazy and nearly impossible. The landing was incredibly complicated, in order to be successful the Navy had to be precise in their timings as the extreme tides were a big issue. For the Marines, they had to assault a beach. Yet the beach is really a seawall and the enemy is well positioned and numerous.
It was a risky operation, but the successful capture of Inchon led to the taking of Seoul (which was an incredibly bloody house to house battle). This put the North Korean forces between the hammer and the anvil. Too bad it didn't end the war.
US forces moved and took land from North Korea, pushing towards North Korea and it's Chinese border. China responded by going to war and unleashing a shit ton of troops. General MacArthur ordered an evacuation to the port of Hungam. The forces were cut off from supply and reinforcements, surrounded by the enemy and short on man power. The Marines lived up to the "Every man is a rifle man, every officer is a platoon commander". Cooks and engineers were put on the line, aviation officers were given command of platoons, everyone fought. In order to reach Hungam though Marines would have to fight the environment as well as numerically superior enemy forces. They did so while inflicting heavy casualties on Chinese forces.
The Commandants video message gives some more information on how shitty Chosin was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW4Gm5uFYQk
"Retreat hell! Were just attacking from another direction" ~ Major General Oliver P. Smith, when reporters commented on Marines "retreating" to Hungam.
Not to be confused with this other famous Marine quote "Retreat? Hell, we just got here" when Marines arrived at the battle for Belleau Wood. Which is where Marines got the name Devil Dog after fighting with German forces for control of the woods.
The Marines will be celebrating all over the world tonight, either in their pristine dress uniform or their battle damaged MARPATs. They will all be eating some cake, with the first slice going to a guest of honor. The second slice will be given to the oldest Marine present, who will then pass it down to the youngest Marine present.
Whether the cake be a professionally catered cake or the lemon pound cake found in an MRE, the Marine Corps birthday will be celebrated.
So lets all celebrate the 235th birthday of the Corps.
If any of my information is incorrect please let me know.
It's the 235th birthday for the United States Marine Corps. Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Amos gave his first Marine Corps Birthday message today. He replaced General Conway on October 22nd. General Amos is the first Commandant with a background in aviation.
Sixty years ago, the United States Marine Corps—as it has throughout our history—demonstrated its vital role as America’s Expeditionary Force in Readiness. Just weeks after North Korean Communist forces crossed the 38th Parallel, the First Marine Provisional Brigade landed in South Korea, forming the backbone of the perimeter around the city of Pusan. The efforts of the “Fire Brigade” at Pusan allowed for the daring amphibious landing at Inchon and set the stage for one of the most savage campaigns in our Corps’ history—the Chosin Reservoir. As we pause to celebrate our 235th Birthday, we pay special tribute to the Marines of the Korean War and recognize their contributions to our enduring legacy.
This past year marked the end of Marine Corps combat operations in Iraq. Beginning with the invasion in March 2003 and through the next seven years of fighting, our Corps acquitted itself valiantly in the Anbar province and throughout the country. Locations such as Fallujah and Ramadi have taken their place in the illustrious battle history of our Corps. Our efforts in defeating the insurgency helped to build a brighter future for all Iraqis.
For 235 years, at sea and ashore, Marines have succeeded in every clime and place . . . where hardship and adversity have often been the common thread. Today, in the rugged mountains and valleys of Afghanistan—and recently in earthquake-damaged Haiti . . . in flood-ravaged Pakistan . . . or off the coast of Africa—we continue to protect our Nation, just as we did 60 years ago in Korea.
To the Marines and Sailors deployed overseas, to those training and preparing for their next deployment and to the warriors who no longer wear our uniform . . . we honor your selfless service to the Nation. To our loved ones who endure the many difficulties that come with being part of the Marine Family, I want to extend my sincerest thanks for all you have done and all you continue to do.
Happy 235th Birthday, Marines!
Semper Fidelis,
James F. Amos
General, U.S. Marine Corps
Commandant Amos refers to the Pusan Perimeter where UN and ROK forces were pushed back into defending the port of Pusan. North Korean forces had been forcing allied troops to retreat since the start of the conflict. Marines initially acted as a reserve to plug holes where the North Korean troops broke through. After North Korea took some vital hills the Marines were ordered to retake them. After taking the hills the Marines in tandem with the Army counter attacked and grabbed land outside of the perimeter.
More was needed though in order to actually gain the initiative and push North Korea back. The amphibious landing at Inchon was suicidal, crazy and nearly impossible. The landing was incredibly complicated, in order to be successful the Navy had to be precise in their timings as the extreme tides were a big issue. For the Marines, they had to assault a beach. Yet the beach is really a seawall and the enemy is well positioned and numerous.
It was a risky operation, but the successful capture of Inchon led to the taking of Seoul (which was an incredibly bloody house to house battle). This put the North Korean forces between the hammer and the anvil. Too bad it didn't end the war.
US forces moved and took land from North Korea, pushing towards North Korea and it's Chinese border. China responded by going to war and unleashing a shit ton of troops. General MacArthur ordered an evacuation to the port of Hungam. The forces were cut off from supply and reinforcements, surrounded by the enemy and short on man power. The Marines lived up to the "Every man is a rifle man, every officer is a platoon commander". Cooks and engineers were put on the line, aviation officers were given command of platoons, everyone fought. In order to reach Hungam though Marines would have to fight the environment as well as numerically superior enemy forces. They did so while inflicting heavy casualties on Chinese forces.
The Commandants video message gives some more information on how shitty Chosin was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW4Gm5uFYQk
"Retreat hell! Were just attacking from another direction" ~ Major General Oliver P. Smith, when reporters commented on Marines "retreating" to Hungam.
Not to be confused with this other famous Marine quote "Retreat? Hell, we just got here" when Marines arrived at the battle for Belleau Wood. Which is where Marines got the name Devil Dog after fighting with German forces for control of the woods.
The Marines will be celebrating all over the world tonight, either in their pristine dress uniform or their battle damaged MARPATs. They will all be eating some cake, with the first slice going to a guest of honor. The second slice will be given to the oldest Marine present, who will then pass it down to the youngest Marine present.
Whether the cake be a professionally catered cake or the lemon pound cake found in an MRE, the Marine Corps birthday will be celebrated.
So lets all celebrate the 235th birthday of the Corps.
If any of my information is incorrect please let me know.
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I never hear about which dates the Army, Navy and Air Force were born
Just the Marines
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Next you'll be bad mouthing Shepard and John Glenn.
edit:
not Alan Shepard
What spring does with the cherry trees.
because the marines are the only ones who care about stuff like this
BUT
SPACE MARINES!
Look, very few things in any military branch, that has roots in olden times, is what its name implies. I was drafted to the Huzars and not once did I ride a horse or wear a fancy hat. I had a bitching red scarf and got drunk as fuck on champagne once though.
And space marines ride space ships!
that's stupid, you're just jealous
Do it.
no way man, quit choking on GW's cock
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Enlisted during WW1, but never saw action.
Went to OCS and earned his commission.
Served in over 40 engagements with Caco rebels in Haiti.
Served in Nicaragua where he earned his first Navy Cross
Came back to the US to train to be a company commander
Went back to Nicaragua and earned another Navy Cross
Commanded a unit of Marines in Beijing while assigned to the American Legation there
Served with Chester Nimitz aboard the USS Augusta
Served as Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines
When WWII started, became Commanding Officer of the 1/7, 1st Marine Division.
This is how wikipedia summarizes what he did while serving in the Pacific Front:
This wasn't enough for Puller, who returned to command the 1st Marine Division in the Korean War, whose exploits have been detailed in the OP.
It should be noted that during that time, he earned the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit and the Navy Cross.
After the Korean War, he was forced to retire in 1955 (at the age of 57), when a cardiac condition was discovered after he passed out while inspecting a formation of Marines.
In 1965, at the tender young age of 67, he requested to be reinstated into the Marine Corps to serve in Vietnam, but the request was denied.
He is, to date, the most decorated Marine in history.
Also from Wikipedia:
I work with an ex-Marine. We're pretty sure he has Gulf War Syndrome.
Nice dude, though.
It's an array of symptoms that come from being exposed to all of the chemical dumps. We just pass it off as Gulf War Syndrome because the dude is slow and spacey as fuck.
Probably just some minor PTSD or something. I don't know. I'm no professional!
COME GET SOME
90s term for shell shock
now it's 'PTSD'
Not necessarily. Also associated to illness from being exposed to toxic chemicals.
With a healthy dose of PTSD.
Nope
PTSD is psychological
Gulf War syndrome was caused by exposure to chemical weapons
Or Russians
Goddamn she never shuts up about being in the Marines
That's how I knew today was the Marine Corps birthday
Because she's mentioned it like every day for the past few weeks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFgiUm4lQig
god i hate those fuckers
i hate them so much
it gives the rest of us a bad name and makes the public think we're self-obsessed twats who think they're better than everyone else because we wore a uniform
While they might be a little over bearing I find it amazing how the Corps can instill within someone that kind of following. I know a Marine who was discharged due to medical reasons, but man if they gave him half a chance to be back in he would be all over it. His quote was "I'd even buy my own ammo".