Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1781, Marines on board the Pennsylvania privateer Congress help defeat the British sloop Savage, which recently had plundered General Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon.
In 1863, the Marines assist in the occupation of Battery Wagner after Confederate troops abandon it.
In 1927, the last elements of the 11th Regiment depart for the United States.
In 1945, nearly all elements of the Fleet Marine Landing Force have been relieved of occupation duties and returned to their ships.
The 4th Marines parades for 120 former members of the regiment who had survived Japanese imprisonment since the fall of Corregidor.
In 1946, Marine guards are henceforth assigned to trains transporting American personnel or supplies.
The Chinese Nationalist Army assumes responsibility for protecting all other rail traffic, including the coal trains previously guarded by the Marines.
In 1949, the 21st Marines departs Morehead City to become the landing force of the Sixth Fleet.
It will remain afloat until 26 January 1950.
In 1950, Itami airfield is designated as the operational base for the 1st MAW, which reassumes command of its forward echelon.
President Truman personally gives a letter of apology to Commandant Cates and sends another to the Marine Corps League, to read at the national convention then in session in Washington, D.C.
In 1953, the exchange of POWs willing to be repatriated is completed.
In 1961, The 500 Marines participating in Solant Amity II, returned to North Carolina on 8 September, after traveling 30,191 miles and visiting 17 African countries.
In 1966, The Marine Corps asks for Women Marines to volunteer to serve in the Far East.
By February 1969, more than 100 women are stationed in Japan, Okinawa, and South Vietnam.
In 1991, The Marine Corps adopts a formalized screening process to select Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels for command billets.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!