Happy 227th Birthday United States Marine Corps!
November 10, 2002 is the 227th Birthday of the USMC. In celebration of it, I thought I’d throw out a few tidbits that maybe some of you didn’t know.

First action by the Marine Corps—New Providence, Nassau, the Bahamas, 3 March 1776

The most desperate battle in Marine Corps history --Iwo Jima. 19 Feb-26 March 1945

The largest operation in Marine Corps history--The Gulf War

Number of Amphibious assaults by the Marines that have failed –None

Base pay in the Marine Corps--1775 $6.66 per month 1996 $833.40

The three most decorated Marines in History-
MG Smedley D. Butler --18 medals including 2 Medals of Honor
SGM Dan Daly --13 medals including 2 Medals of Honor
LG Lewis “Chesty” Puller—25 medals including 5 Navy Crosses

A few noted athletes who were Marines-
Ken H. Norton, boxer--Leon Spinks, Jr., boxer--Lee Trevino, golfer
Ted Williams, baseball player

Notable actors who were Marines-
Gene Hackman,Charlton Heston,Brian Keith,Steve McQueen,Lee Marvin,George Peppard,George C. Scott,Burt Reynolds,Robert Wagner

A couple unlikely Marines-
The Everly Brothers

Nicknames for Marines-
“Leathernecks”-- from the leather stocks –collars- issued Marines in the age of sail. To protect their necks from saber slashes.
“Jarheads”—it’s the haircut.
“Devil Dogs”-- (teufelhunden) given by the Germans in deference to the ferocity with which the Marines fought at Belleau Wood in World War I

Name of the Marine Bulldog-
“Chesty”

Famous Marine quotes-
“Retreat Hell! We’ve just got here! –Marine officer to French officer in WWI
“Come on, you sons of bitches-do you want to live forever? -Dan Daly WWI
“Blood for Eleanor!”—Shouted in reply to the Japanese cry of “Blood for the Emperor”
“Those poor *******s. They’ve got us right where we want them. We can shoot in every direction now!” –“Chesty” Puller -Korea, when told his division was surrounded.

To those of you who served with the USMC, I'd like to offer a hearty "Happy Birthday" and "Thank You". I commend you on your choice of services.The information came from the "Marine Corps Book of Lists" compiled by Albert A. Nofi.

"Once a Marine,always a Marine." Semper Fi, Mac.

Chuck

 

Chuck 6083 ......
Do you know that the Marine Corp is part of the Navy. HECK.. if it wasn't for the navy you would still be stuck on the beach. Can you say Anchors Away. hey chuck just playing around, Im an active navy dude having fun.

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 07-Nov-02 AT 05:36 AM (EST)]Sure, the Marines are (were) a department of the Navy..... THE MENS DEPARTMENT!

Ha Ha Semper FI
(DUDE)- most definately a Navy term....... !:P

There Are Two Types of People: MARINES and Those Who Wish They Were

USMC -- No Promises, No Shortcuts

Marine
"You earned the title "Marine" upon graduation from boot recruit
training.
It wasn't willed to you; it isn't a gift. It is not a government
subsidy.
Few can claim the title; no one can take it away. It is yours
forever."
Tom Barlett - Leatherneck Magazine

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a
difference.
The MARINES don't have that problem."
President Ronald Reagan - 1985

United States Marine Corps......
Leader of men, teller of tall tales, legend in his own mind, U.S.
Marine :extraordinaire, stream fordable, air dropable, beer fueled, water cooled, author, history maker, lecturer, traveler, freedom fighter, defender of the faith. Wars fought, tigers tamed, revolutions started, bars emptied, alligators castrated. Let me win your hearts and minds or I'll burn your damn hut down!
(author unknown)

And I'll add that Marines can sleep standing up!

 

when it absoloutly possitivley has to be destroyed overnight
1-800-MARINES!!

Happy Birthday fellow jarheads!!

OOO RAHHHHHH!!!!
(its a marine thing you wouldnt understand)

 

Great list and post! Brings back memories.

Think I'll get out my 'Blues' and look at 'em for a while. Sure couldn't stuff mt fat **** into 'em now, but they still look pretty damn cool. Not too many medals, just a "good cookie", sea service deployment, NAM, 4th award pistol, 5th award rifle, Blood Stripes, and Cpl. stripes.

Semper Fi!

Kevin K.

A little yellow birdie with a yellow bill... Dang! Now I'll never get that out of my head.

 

MARINE= My *** Rides In Navy Equiptment!
MARINE= Muscles Are Require Intelligence Non Essential!
Marines is where ya go when all others won't take you!

Happy Birthday now get a job!

Squid wife (if you can't take a joke, ignore this post)

 

well said. i am currently in the MARINE CORPS........HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES

'75 F-100 4x4, 4" lift
35x15.5x15 super swamper TSL/SX
mini-spooled 9" rear end
390 w/ cam,headers,
and 4 barrell edelbrock

TRIED TRUE and FORD BLUE

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Nov-02 AT 01:04 AM (EST)]Happy Birthday, Marines!
From a Navy brat (pops is a 2 Star Admiral)

NAVY - Never Again Volunteer Yourself
ARMY - Aren't Really Marines Yet
AIR FORCE - "Chair Force"

I have a good friend who is a Marine - Damn proud of him, too.

Frankly, I'm proud of everyone who has served/is serving in the US Armed Forces. I'll be on my way in the next 2 years or so (once I have my degree; want to go in as an officer)

XXL

 

I am not in the military but happy birthday and a big thank you to all of our men/women serving this country.