Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1861, Marines and sailors from the frigate Colorado row into the harbor of Pensacola and board and burn the Confederate privateer Judah.
In 1892, During an outbreak of Cholera among immigrants, a Marine battalion formed from navy yards and ships detachments guards a quarantine camp at Sandy Hook, New York.
In 1906, Marines and sailors from the Marietta go ashore at Cienfuegos, Cuba, to protect American-owned sugar plantations.
In 1910,
In 1942, the Japanese on Guadalcanal’s “Bloody Ridge” were shredded by Edson’s Raiders.
Germany begins the siege of Stalingrad.
The 3rd Marines arrives at Tutuila in Samoa.
VMSB-242 and VMSB-244 swap designations.
In 1950, the MAW headquarters and elements of MAG-12 (its other air group) begin to arrive in Japan to join the rear echelon of MAG-33 at Itami airfield.
In 1960, VMF-122, already deployed in support of the 8th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes up station at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, and remains there until 11 June 1961.
In 1961, Company F, 2/6 departs North Carolina to conduct another goodwill tour in Africa, Solant Amity III.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!