Category: History

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. Secretary of War Henry […]

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 first flight element of MAG-12 […]

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 first flight element of MAG-12 […]

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 allowing officer promotions by […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and final day of April in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1866, the Marine detachment of St. Mary’s boards the mail steamer Golden City in the Caribbean at the request of her captain to quell a riot. In 1904, a Marine unit assumes duties at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri, to conduct exhibition drills and guard displays. […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th and penultimate day of April in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1814, Marines participate in the sloop Peacock’s defeat of the British warship Epervier in the Atlantic. In 1862, Captain John L. Broome and 200 Marines land and occupy New Orleans pending the arrival of Army forces. In 1907, Marines from the Paducah (Gunboat No. 18) land at Laguna and […]