Originally Posted June 3, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1785, Congress authorizes the sale of the Alliance, the last vessel of the Continental Navy. In 1918, the 4th Marine Brigade fought at Les Mares Farm, Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, France. In 1942, Japanese forces attack the Aleutian Islands as a diversion from the planned assault on

Originally Posted June 2, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1803, Marines and sailors from the U.S. blockading squadron land on shore in a bay near Tripoli to drive off defending soldiers while other Americans burn 10 small enemy cargo ships. In 1836, Commandant Henderson and the 1st Battalion of Marines depart Fort Monroe, Virginia, by

Originally Posted June 1, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, this is what happened during the month of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1822, Marines assist in the capture of two pirate schooners, Shark and Grampus, in the West Indies. In 1834, Congress passes “An Act for the Better Organization of the United States Marine Corps.” The key provision states

Originally Posted May 31, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 31st and last day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, Admiral William P. Sampson’s fleet and its assigned Marines shell the Spanish fortress at Santiago, Cuba. In 1910, Major Butler and two companies of Marines arrive at Bluefields from Panama and remain there until early September. In 1930, Captain Arthur H. Page wins

Originally Posted May 30, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and penultimate day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1873, Marines from the Boston Navy Yard, the Ohio and Powhatan help maintain order after a fire in Boston. In 1904, the Brooklyn’s Marines land at Tangiers as a show of force to convince the Sultan of Morocco to negotiate with rebel leader Ahmed

Originally Posted May 29, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, the Andrew Doria and her Marine contingent capture two British troopships trying to reinforce Boston (already abandoned by the British army). In 1900, Captain John T. Myers, 28 Marines, and a few sailors from the Oregon, reinforced by the cruiser Newark’s (C-1) 26 Marines under

Originally Posted May 28, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1798, the quasi war with France officially begins when President John Adams instructs commanders of armed ships of the United States to make reprisals upon the commerce of France. In 1805, O’Bannon leads a small force in a spoiling attack against Tripolitan forces camped outside Derna.

Originally Posted May 27, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 27th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1813, Marines from the Lake Ontario squadron participate with an army regiment in a landing on the Canadian shore and the subsequent seizure of Fort George. In 1944, MacArthur’s forces land on Biak Island off New Guinea and soon run into a tough fight for the