Originally posted October 16, 2024
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1820, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Gale, the 4th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was found guilty during a general court-martial for conduct unbecoming an officer for his public drunkenness.
Gale is summarily dismissed from the Marine Corps on this date.
In 1821, Marines participate in the capture of five pirate ships by the brig Enterprise off Cuba.
In 1942, Bauer and his VMF-212 arrive after a flight from Efate, just as a Japanese air attack is ending.
Despite being nearly out of fuel, Bauer engages the enemy and shoots down four dive bombers.
For this feat he eventually receives the Medal of Honor.
MAG-14 relieves MAG-23 as the aviation administrative and logistics element on Guadalcanal.
In 1944, the 321st RCT completes its relief of the 5th Marines, which goes into reserve.
In 1957, HMR(L)-262, flying from the Lake Champlain (CV-39), evacuates flood victims and distributes emergency supplies at Valencia.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!