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Marine Corps 233rd Birthday
Jigrah
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November 10th marks the 233rd birthday for the United States Marine Corps.
One cool tradition is at the birthday ball when the cake is cut, the first piece goes to the oldest person in the room, and the second to the youngest.
The commandant of the Marine Corps issues out a happy birthday message to the corps. Here is the link to his message.
http://www.marines.mil/units/hqmc/cmc/Pages/default.aspx
Bottom right hand corner you will see it.
Here is the transcript
"During the summer of 1982, in the wake of a presidential directive, Marines went ashore at Beirut, Lebanon. Fifteen months later, on 23 October 1983, extremists struck the first major blow against American forces – starting this long war on terrorism. On that Sunday morning, a suicide bomber drove an explosive laden truck into the headquarters of Battalion Landing Team 1/8, destroying the building and killing 241 Marines and corpsmen.
Extremists have attacked our Nation, at home and abroad, numerous times since that fateful day in Beirut. Their aim has always been the same – to kill as many innocent Americans as possible. The attacks of 11 September 2001 changed our Nation forever, and our president has resolved that this Nation will not stand idle while murderous terrorists plan their next strike. Marines will continue to take the fight to the enemy – hitting them on their own turf, crushing them when they show themselves, and finding them where they hide.
Only a few Americans choose the dangerous, but necessary, work of fighting our Nation’s enemies. When our chapter of history is written, it will be a saga of a selfless generation of Marines who were willing to stand up and fight for our Nation; to defend those who could not defend themselves; to thrive on the hardship and sacrifice expected of an elite warrior class; to march to the sound of the guns; and to ably shoulder the legacy of those Marines who have gone before.
On our 233rd birthday, first remember those who have served and those “angels†who have fallen – our reputation was built on their sacrifices. Remember our families; they are the unsung heroes whose support and dedication allow us to answer our Nation’s call. Finally, to all Marines and Sailors, know that I am proud of you and what you do. Your successes on the battlefield have only added to our illustrious history. Lieutenant General Victor H. “Brute†Krulak said it best when he wrote, “… the United States does not need a Marine Corps … the United States wants a Marine Corps.†Your actions, in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the globe, are at the core of why American loves her Marines.
Happy Birthday, Marines!
Semper Fidelis,
James T. Conway General, U.S. Marine Corps"
Let us honor the corps
One cool tradition is at the birthday ball when the cake is cut, the first piece goes to the oldest person in the room, and the second to the youngest.
The commandant of the Marine Corps issues out a happy birthday message to the corps. Here is the link to his message.
http://www.marines.mil/units/hqmc/cmc/Pages/default.aspx
Bottom right hand corner you will see it.
Here is the transcript
"During the summer of 1982, in the wake of a presidential directive, Marines went ashore at Beirut, Lebanon. Fifteen months later, on 23 October 1983, extremists struck the first major blow against American forces – starting this long war on terrorism. On that Sunday morning, a suicide bomber drove an explosive laden truck into the headquarters of Battalion Landing Team 1/8, destroying the building and killing 241 Marines and corpsmen.
Extremists have attacked our Nation, at home and abroad, numerous times since that fateful day in Beirut. Their aim has always been the same – to kill as many innocent Americans as possible. The attacks of 11 September 2001 changed our Nation forever, and our president has resolved that this Nation will not stand idle while murderous terrorists plan their next strike. Marines will continue to take the fight to the enemy – hitting them on their own turf, crushing them when they show themselves, and finding them where they hide.
Only a few Americans choose the dangerous, but necessary, work of fighting our Nation’s enemies. When our chapter of history is written, it will be a saga of a selfless generation of Marines who were willing to stand up and fight for our Nation; to defend those who could not defend themselves; to thrive on the hardship and sacrifice expected of an elite warrior class; to march to the sound of the guns; and to ably shoulder the legacy of those Marines who have gone before.
On our 233rd birthday, first remember those who have served and those “angels†who have fallen – our reputation was built on their sacrifices. Remember our families; they are the unsung heroes whose support and dedication allow us to answer our Nation’s call. Finally, to all Marines and Sailors, know that I am proud of you and what you do. Your successes on the battlefield have only added to our illustrious history. Lieutenant General Victor H. “Brute†Krulak said it best when he wrote, “… the United States does not need a Marine Corps … the United States wants a Marine Corps.†Your actions, in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the globe, are at the core of why American loves her Marines.
Happy Birthday, Marines!
Semper Fidelis,
James T. Conway General, U.S. Marine Corps"
Let us honor the corps
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Just the two threads within 3 minutes
Clowns are also usually involved.
My cousin just got back from boot camp, and let me tell you, they didn't break him enough.
You could be talking about the superiority of brown mustard to yellow and this fucker'd find a way to turn the conversation into, "I LOVE THE CORPS!".
Both topic warranted threads.
If it makes you feel any better I usually make a thread a month, so you won't see another for two months.
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I was at a bonfire on Sat night. There was this former Army infantry guy and a wannabe Marine enlist. Enlist guy was talking all this bravado about how much better the Marines is then everything else and it became embarrassing. I love the respect that society has given the Marines but I hate how so many wannabe Marines and actual Marines have superiority complexes.
He served in Iraq for a year or so
His contract is still up for 3 more years
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I really need to invest in a coffee maker.
why, to get it to paint your rocks for you?
I have total respect for the marines
(Am I doing it right?)
totally.
LOUD AND PROUD.
Yah, you got it right.
None of that Hooah bullshit in the beloved Corps.
You're being stupid
I mean I'm totally against the Iraq and Afghanistan occupations, but to put it in a way you young people might understand: "Don't hate the playa, hate the game"
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maybe he's being honest
I for one, think bombs are awesome
The picture was a joke, the second thing real
It's okay sweet-cakes, I know the go
Hahahaha that is the best.
Next time I have someone talk all anti military that is the line I use.
I knew it
That I am a dirty ignorant fascist capitalist like the rest of the scum that isn't a 15 year old master-politician
that you weren't being serious for the first part
maybe that other stuff
oh yeah
that was a real pity
(But seriously has he got his social life rock and rolling yet?)
Man I'm pretty glad I wasn't here when I was being a 15 year old master politician on the interbutts
because wow I was a self righteous dick, reading those posts now is painful.
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I was pretty pissed when that happened, I lost so much respect for Tube and SE++ I just left.
But sure enough I am an addict to this places wit and charm.
"wit" and "charm"
The people here are basically just kindergartener's who have seen some lady-bits
and they still giggle when you say "dookie"
but I love it
Also I do think it cast a little negative light, but really, teefs is better for it, less time indoors more time in the real world is better for everyone
dookie
but yeah seriously, wit? as if.
That's just because you're not good enough to appreciate how great we are.
Man GTFO. :arrow: