Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1776, Marines participated in USS Wasp’s capture of a British ship off the coast of New England.
In 1906, Marines protected Americans during a revolution in Cuba.
In 1942, Headquarters, Marine Aircraft Wing, Pacific arrives at Ewa, Hawaii from San Diego.
In 1944, the Germans employ the Me 262, the first jet combat plane, in its first fighter mission against Allied bombers.
In 1946, Headquarters Marine Corps directs the release of those few remaining enlisted personnel still on duty who had come into the Corps as reservists or through the draft or whose regular enlistment periods had expired.
This essentially completes the process of demobilization.
In 1947, joint service maneuvers begin on both coasts.
Instead of the traditional scenario of defending against an attack on the United States, these exercises involve practice for a surprise attack on enemy territory.
In 1954, the Convair R3Y-2 Flying LST lands Marines on Coronado Beach, California, marking the first use of this huge flying boat in an amphibious role.
In 1967, more Marine units shift north toward the DMZ when a brigade of the Army’s 1st Air Cavalry Division replaces them in Quang Tin and Quang Ngai Provinces.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!