Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1820, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Gale, the 4th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was found guilty during a general court-martial for conduct unbecoming an officer for his public drunkenness. Gale is summarily dismissed from the Marine Corps on this date. In 1821, Marines participate in the capture of five pirate ships […]
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History of Our Corps – October 15
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1827, on the 15th and 16th days of October, the schooner Porpoise and her Marines fight Greek pirates in the Aegean Sea. In 1940, Major General Commandant Thomas Holcomb issued orders to mobilize the Marine Reserve for World War II. In 1942, Cactus Air Force gets a few planes aloft to […]
History of Our Corps – October 14
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1917, the first Marine Aeronautic Company deploys to Cape May, New Jersey, and specializes in seaplanes. They will prepare for duty in the Azores. In 1918, Captain Robert S. Lytle leads Squadron 9 in the 1st Marine Aviation’s first independent mission. The five DH-4s and three DH-9As drop 2,218 […]
History of Our Corps – October 13
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Congress directs the acquisition, fitting out, and manning of two vessels for the Continental Navy. Since Marines are a normal part of a warship’s complement, this is the first (albeit indirect) authorization for the enlistment of Continental Marines. In 1836, Marines and sailors from the Vandalia launch a boat […]
History of Our Corps – October 12
Good morning Leathernecks! The real “Columbus Day” Quick pop-quiz for all you maggots: Who coined the phrase “Once a Marine, Always a Marine”? When was it written? Who was it written for? And on this the 12th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: 12 October In 1800, Who knew? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah, frigate. Marines on board the frigate Boston assist in defeating the French […]
History of Our Corps – October 11
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, on these the 11th through the 13th days of October, Marines participate with Arnold’s fleet in the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain. Although defeated, the Americans delay a British invasion until the following year. In 1870, Marines from the Philadelphia Navy Yard help quell a disturbance in […]