Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1916, Pendleton and his regiment occupy Santiago, Santo Domingo.
In 1918, the Marine Brigade in Belleau Wood is relieved in the lines by an Army brigade.
Total Marine losses for the fighting since 1 June are 4,710.
Brigadier General John A. Lejeune assumes command of the Army’s 64th Infantry Brigade of the 32nd Division in France.
In 1943, the 1st Raider Regiment headquarters and the 1st Raider Battalion spearhead the landing at Rice Anchorage on New Georgia.
Two Army battalions join them ashore.
There is no enemy opposition on the beach.
The force immediately moves overland toward their objective, a large base at Enogai Inlet.
In 1946, VMTB-141 is reactivated as a Reserve fighter squadron.
In 1950, the 1st MAW forms the 1st MAW (Forward Echelon), built around MAG-33, under the command of Brigadier General Thomas J. Cushman.
In 1956, the 1st MAW moves from Korea to Japan, its new home base.
In 1966, the 1st full day of Operation “Macon”, Vietnam (4 July – 28 October).
In 1968, the base at Khe Sanh is closed and the last Marines depart.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!