Originally Posted May 17, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Marines assist the Franklin of Washington’s fleet in capturing the transport Hope, laden with 1,000 carbines and 75 tons of gunpowder. In 1962, the 3rd MEU arrived in Thailand, easing Communist pressure. In 1966, the first Marine-oriented Junior Naval ROTC program is instituted, at Jesuit […]
Author: Jo Zurwell
History of Our Corps – May 15
Originally Posted May 15, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1847, the steamer Mississippi’s Marines take part in the landings at, and capture of, Carmen, Mexico. In 1862, a Navy squadron battles the Confederate fort at Drewry’s Bluff on the James River below Richmond, Virginia. Union Marines on ship return the musket fire of Confederate Marines […]
History of Our Corps – May 14
Originally Posted May 14, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1801, Tripoli declares war on the United States, marking the formal beginning of the Barbary Wars. In 1860, Marines from the Washington Navy Yard participate in the ceremony welcoming the first Japanese embassy personnel to the U.S. capitol. In 1917, the first detachment of Marines, from […]
History of Our Corps – May 13
Originally Posted May 13, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1805, O’Bannon and his Marines help repel an assault on Derna by 1,200 Tripolitan soldiers. In 1953, as part of the division training program, the 5th Marines conducts an amphibious exercise. Other regiments take their turn soon after. In 1958, BLT 1/6 and elements of MAG-26 […]
History of Our Corps – May 12
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 12th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1846, the United States formally declares war on Mexico. In 1864, Colonel John Harris, the sixth Commandant of the Marine Corps, dies in office. In 1898, Marines man some of the secondary batteries of the North Atlantic Squadron when it bombards San Juan de Puerto Rico. In 1927, Lieutenant Colonel Robert […]
History of Our Corps – May 11
Originally Posted May 11, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1800, at Puerto Plaza, Santo Domingo, Captain Daniel Carmick and Marines and sailors from the frigate Constitution use the sloop Sally to capture the Sandwich from the French. The Marines then land and spike the guns of a shore battery to permit a clean escape. In […]
History of Our Corps – April 14
Originally Posted April 14, 2025 And on this the 26th of February through 30 April in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1968, during the period 26 February through 30 April, the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Battalion, the 327th Airborne Infantry and the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Airborne Infantry participated in OPERATION HOUSTON, an operation to open Route 1 between Da Nang and Phu Bai in […]
History of Our Corps – April 13
Originally Posted April 13, 2025 And on this the 26th of February through 30 April in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1968, during the period 26 February through 30 April, the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Battalion, the 327th Airborne Infantry and the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Airborne Infantry participated in OPERATION HOUSTON, an operation to open Route 1 between Da Nang and Phu Bai in […]