Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1917, the 8th Regiment is organized at Quantico to serve with the Advance Base Force.
It is soon sent to Galveston, Texas, for possible deployment to the Mexican oil fields to protect the fleet’s fuel source from disruptions.
In 1927, a rescue patrol from Jicaro, Nicaragua is ambushed at Sapotillal Ridge and forced to withdraw by strong rebel forces.
In 1942, VMF-121 arrives on Henderson Field.
In 1950, despite warnings from Communist China that it will intervene in the war if any non-Korean forces enter North Korea, the President and the U.N. authorize U.S. elements of Eighth Army to cross the 38th Parallel into North Korea this day.
In 1971, during the period of 9 October through 22 December October, Marines participated in Exercise Deep Furrow.
A joint and combined NATO exercise, that includes amphibious landings in Turkey by Marines and forces from Great Britain and Italy.
In 1987, Marine Barracks Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the second oldest post in the Corps, is deactivated after 174 years of service dating back to 1813.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!