Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1864, Major Jacob Zeilin is appointed the seventh Commandant of the Marine Corps.
In 1925, Marines land from the commercial ship Aberenda to reinforce those already in Shanghai.
In 1950, Secretary Johnson announces that due to budget limitations, the armed forces will not participate in the National Air Races.
In 1966, during the period 9 – 12 June, the Marines participated in OPERATION FLORIDA, a search and destroy operation in the Thua Thien Province.
In 1967, during the period 9 through 12 June, 1 company from each of the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7), 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7), and the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines (3/7) participated in OPERATION BUTLER, a search and destroy operation in the Quang Nam Province.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!