Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 12th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1805, Marines cover the withdrawal of Eaton’s force from Derna. In 1814, Captain Samuel Miller leads a small battalion of Marines from Washington, D.C., to reinforce American units guarding the approaches to the capital along the Patuxent River. In 1919, Marine Corps Base, Quantico leases a site for its first flying […]
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History of Our Corps – June 11
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, during the 11th and 12th of June, Spanish soldiers fire upon the Marine camp both nights. The Marine detachment of the battleship Texas comes ashore to reinforce the battalion. In 1927, Marines from the Washington Navy Yard assist in handling crowds welcoming Charles Lindbergh after his historic flight across […]
History of Our Corps – June 10
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, The Continental Congress passes a resolution bringing all American forces, (including Marines), operating on and around Lake Champlain under the control of Congress and providing that they be paid from 3 May. In 1871, during the 10th and 11th of June in response to Koreans firing on a survey party, […]
History of Our Corps – June 9
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, Major Jacob Zeilin is appointed the seventh Commandant of the Marine Corps. In 1925, Marines land from the commercial ship Aberenda to reinforce those already in Shanghai. In 1950, Secretary Johnson announces that due to budget limitations, the armed forces will not participate in the National Air Races. In 1966, […]
History of Our Corps – June 8
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1880, Congress establishes the office of Judge Advocate General of the Navy. Marine Captain William B. Remey is the first officer appointed to fill the billet. In 1945, the Bennington departs the operational theater around Okinawa, the last fast carrier with Marine squadrons. VMF-112 and 123 had been in […]
History of Our Corps – June 7
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, The frigates Hancock and Boston and their Marine detachments capture the British frigate Fox. In 1898, the Marine Battalion re-embarks on the Panther at Key West for transport to Cuba. Eighty Marines from the cruiser New York (ACR-2), the battleship Oregon (BB-3), and the Marblehead conduct an amphibious reconnaissance […]