Author: gyrenes

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Marines participated in USS Wasp’s capture of a British ship off the coast of New England. In 1906, Marines protected Americans during a revolution in Cuba. In 1942, Headquarters, Marine Aircraft Wing, Pacific arrives at Ewa, Hawaii from San Diego. In 1944, the Germans employ the Me 262, the first […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1855, after the king of Viti Levu in the Fiji Islands fails to abide by the agreement, the John Adams’s Marines and sailors defeat a native force and burn a village on the island. In 1899, more than a hundred Marines support an army attack on rebel forces near Cavite in […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, The Marine Barracks at Port Royal recovers from a severe tropical storm. In 1918, Marines participated in the Battle of Blanc Mont in France.           Marines conduct their first aerial resupply mission, dropping food to a surrounded French regiment. In 1942, Major J.L. Smith shot down his 18th Zero.           […]

Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, this is what happened during the month of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Connecticut Marines on the Spy assist in the capture of a large British ship. In 1776, Sergeants William Hamilton and Alexander Neilson are promoted to Lieutenant.           These are the first recorded “mustangs,” (enlisted Marines who become officers).           Many Marines […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and final day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1906, a fourth Marine Battalion departs from Boston for Cuba. In 1945, IIIAC arrives at Tangku, China.           2/7 lands and secures the city.           3/7 goes ashore and boards a train for Tientsin. In 1969, the 8th Ammunition Company and the 49th Depot Company, both the last Marine […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th and penultimate day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, the frigates Philadelphia and Essex and their Marines battle two gunboats near Tripoli. In 1906, Two thousand Marines go ashore at Havana and fan out to garrison various key points in the country. In 1940, the Midway detachment arrives on Midway Atoll and begins setting up defenses.           […]