Author: gyrenes

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1923, a detachment of Marines goes ashore at Tunghan, China, to safeguard American missionaries in the aftermath of factional fighting. In 1934, VO-8M is reactivated by combining the personnel and planes remaining at the deactivation of VS-14M and VS-15M. In 1946, VMSB-235 is reestablished as VMF-235, a Reserve squadron at Squantum, […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1824, following the detention of a Navy officer in Puerto Rico, Commodore David Porter sends Marines ashore.           They capture the local fort without a shot, spike the guns, and force an apology from the local officials. In 1846, Perry’s Marines and sailors capture Tampico, Mexico. In 1888, the steam bark […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1942, Five brothers were lost at sea when the USS Juneau, a light cruiser, (CL-52) was sunk off the coast of Savo Island near Guadalcanal. They were the Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa. This tragedy is the reason why no family members are allowed to serve in combat together. In 1943, […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 12th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1824, Marines landed at Fajardo, Puerto Rico to protect Americans. In 1898, additional Marines from the Baltimore, Boston, and the cruiser Raleigh (C-8) go ashore at Taku and move overland to Tientsin to guard the U.S. consulate. Both outfits remain until 15 March 1899. In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt signs Executive […]

Armistice Day World War I ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines in Defense (South Carolina Navy) participate in the action against British ships Tamar and Cherokee at Charleston, South Carolina. In 1847, a show of force by 600 Marines […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: HAPPY 249TH BIRTHDAY, MARINES!!! In 1775, The Continental Congress formally establishes an organization of Marines with the following resolution: “Resolved, That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors, and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number of privates […]