Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1775, The first discord between the Army and the Marines occurs when General Washington takes issue with orders from Congress to supply personnel from his force for the Marine battalions authorized on 10 November.
The general noted that since the men “must be acquainted with maritime affairs, “ he would have to select from and therefore disrupt many of his units.
In 1846, Marine Captain Alvin Edson leads 20 Marines and 12 sailors 80 miles upriver from Tampico to destroy enemy supplies.
In 1847, during the period 19 through 21 November, the Marine detachments of Congress, Cyane, and Independence occupy San Jose in Lower California and hold the mission complex against two night assaults by a superior force.
In 1969, at the request of President Nixon, Congress passes legislation basing the draft on a lottery system using birth dates.
It goes into effect on 1 December.
In 1970, The Marine Corps announces that it will resume its annual rifle squad competition at Quantico beginning in September 1971.
The competition was discontinued in 1965 due to commitments in Vietnam.
In 1983, the 22nd MAU (BLT 2/8, HMM-261, and MSSG-22) relieves 24th MAU in Lebanon.
In 1943, on 19 and 20 November, during the first phase of the Battle of Piva Forks, 2/3 and 3/3 expand the perimeter to the east and seize a key ridge in the face of strong Japanese opposition.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!