Category: History

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.           […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1906, a detachment of 31 Marines lands at Havana guard the Cuban treasury. In 1918, while flying with a British squadron, Lieutenant Everett S. Brewster and Gunnery Sergeant Harry B. Wersheimer become the first Marines to shoot down an enemy plane. In 1944, 3/5 conducts a shore-to-shore amphibious assault from northern […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 27th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, the frigate Delaware and her Marines are driven onto a shoal in the Delaware River as they fight with British batteries guarding the approaches to Philadelphia (now occupied by the British). The ship is captured, but many of the Marines are able to escape. In 1778, the British ships Experiment […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 26th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1863, the battalion on Morris Island moves to Folly Island to guard the anchorage for the squadron blockading Charleston, SC. In 1919, Squadron A of the former 1st Marine Aviation Force arrives in Quantico after closing down activities at the former Marine Flying Field in Miami. In 1932, Captain Lewis B. […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 25th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1862, Marines reoccupy the Pensacola Navy Yard. In 1918, the 2nd Division is transferred to the French Fourth Army. In 1942, Elements of VMF-121 arrive on Guadalcanal.           The 13th Defense Battalion is organized at Guantanamo Bay. In 1943, elements of I MAC establish a forward staging area on the island […]

During the 24th of September 1966 in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1966, during the 24th of September, the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1) participated in OPERATION COFFEE, a search and destroy in the Quang Nam Province. Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas! Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever! -Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC And damn proud of it!