Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1779, Marines land as the right flank of the American force, which successfully attacks up a steep slope and establishes a lodgment ashore near the British fort at Penobscot.
The Americans settle down to build a fortified line instead of continuing the assault, which likely would have succeeded.
A lack of coordination between land and sea forces contributes to the ultimate failure of the campaign.
In 1913, Marines from the Rainbow and the Albany go ashore at Shanghai.
In 1915, A naval regiment from the Washington, composed of Marines and sailors under command of Marine Captain George Van Orden, goes ashore at Port-au-Prince to protect U.S. lives and property following a severe outbreak of revolutionary violence in Haiti.
In 1918, Newly promoted Major General Lejeune takes command of the 2nd U.S. Army Division in France, and French General Neville resumes command of the brigade.
In 1942, the Japanese began an overland drive on Port Moresby from a base at Buna-Sanananda.
In 1944, the 22nd Marines captures the old Marine Barracks on Orote Peninsula, Guam.
The 3rd Marine Division and 77th Infantry Division expand their beachheads and link them in one solid perimeter.
The 395th Infantry captures Mount Tenjo.
In 1953, the 1st Marine Division reorganizes its defense, with on regiment manning the forward line and the remainder (including the 1st KMC) providing a defense-in-depth.
In 1964, the United States announces it will send an additional 5,000 troops to South Vietnam.
In 1965, During OPERATION LIEN KET 4, Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (2/4) and the 3rd Battalion VN Marines participated in the first combine land operation of the war.
The first major engagement for the 2nd Battalion was OPERATION STARLIGHT, (the first regimental sized battle for American forces since the Korean War) in August 1965.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!