Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1847, Marines help take a Mexican schooner in the Gulf of Mexico.
In 1942, during October and November, Major Joe Foss shot down 23 enemy aircraft.
He was later credited with three more and received the Medal of Honor.
In 1956, a company of Marines from 2/2 flies to Port Lyautey to reinforce the Marine Barracks at the Naval Air Station there during a period of friction between the French and Moroccans.
In 1968, during the period 29 October through 24 December, the 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines participated in OPERATION PAWNEE, a search and destroy mission, in the Thua Thien Province.
In 2001, 4th MEB (Antiterrorism) is activated.
It consists of existing forces: Marine Security Force Battalion and its two FAST companies, Marine Security Guard Battalion, CBRIF, and an interim antiterrorism battalion.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!