Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 27th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1806, the Secretary of the Navy directs the Commandant to send four officers and 74 enlisted Marines to replace a sickly force and defend against possible Spanish operations.
In 1846, Marines from Commodore Stockton’s squadron assist in retaking San Pedro.
The town had been lost to Californians revolting against the small U.S. forces trying to hold the vast territory.
In 1943, the 8th New Zealand Brigade makes diversionary landings on the islands of Mono and Stirling southwest of Bougainville.
Marine Observation Squadron-1 (VMO-1) is activated at Quantico.
In 1950, the 5th Marines accepts responsibility for controlling the 50 miles of territory between Wonsan and the port of Hungnam to the north.
The 7th Marines moves north to relieve ROK forces at Sudong, 30 miles northwest of Hungnam.
1/1 relieves Korean soldiers in the town of Kojo, 25 miles south of Wonsan.
That night, NKPA forces attack 1/1.
Losses in the fighting total 27 dead and missing and 47 wounded.
In 1962, the 2nd Marine Division and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing are deployed during the Cuban missile crisis.
In 1966, Women Marines serve in WestPac.
This is the first time they have served west of Hawaii.
In 1967, DOD announces a plan to double the number of African-American officers in the Marine Corps, from its present 155 (less than 1 percent).
But systemic racism is and was a hoax? Gimmee a F’ ing break.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!