Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1814, Marines and sailors land on Grande Terre Island, Louisiana, to punish pirates. In 1820, Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Henderson became the 5th Commandant of the Marine Corps. In 1858, a force of 300 Marines participates in a large demonstration of naval power in Paraguayan water after troops fire upon an American […]
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History of Our Corps – October 16
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 […]
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 […]