Originally Posted May 6, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, Marines aboard Union gunboats in Albermarle Sound, North Carolina, participate in the battle with the CSS Albermarle. In 1893, a Marine detachment assumes guard duties for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In 1914, the 44th Company (three officers and 125 enlisted men) arrives off […]
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History of Our Corps – May 5
Originally Posted May 5, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1916, two companies of Marines from Haiti on board the Prairie and the detachment of the Castine (Gunboat No. 6) go ashore at Santo Domingo City to protect the U.S. Legation during a revolt. Additional Marines follow during the month. Their ultimate mission is to support […]
History of Our Corps – May 4
Originally Posted May 4, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, Congress increases the permanent strength of the Marine Corps by 473 men and provides for an additional 43 officers and 1,580 men for temporary service during the war. With Spain. The Commandant is elevated again to the rank of brigadier general. In 1927, former U.S. […]
History of Our Corps – May 3
Originally Posted May 3, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1896, in response to continuing problems in Nicaragua, Marines from the Alert move ashore at Corinto. In 1927, Brigadier General Smedley Butler, his 3rd Brigade headquarters, the recently organized 6th Regiment, and VMF-3M arrive at Shanghai to reinforce the 4th Regiment. In 1944, VMF-115 is the […]
History of Our Corps – May 2
Originally Posted May 2, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1896, in response to continuing problems in Nicaragua, Marines from the Alert move ashore at Corinto. In 1927, Brigadier General Smedley Butler, his 3rd Brigade headquarters, the recently organized 6th Regiment, and VMF-3M arrive at Shanghai to reinforce the 4th Regiment. In 1944, VMF-115 is the […]
History of our Corps – May 1
Originally Posted May 1, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, this is what happened during the month of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1904, twenty Marines arrive at Midway Island in the Pacific to maintain order among laborers installing a transoceanic cable. The detachment remains there until March 2008. In 1934, Commandant Russell succeeds in convincing Congress to pass legislation […]
History of Our Corps – April 30
Originally Posted April 30, 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 29
Originally Posted April 29, 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 […]