Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 26th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1863, the battalion on Morris Island moves to Folly Island to guard the anchorage for the squadron blockading Charleston, SC. In 1919, Squadron A of the former 1st Marine Aviation Force arrives in Quantico after closing down activities at the former Marine Flying Field in Miami. In 1932, Captain Lewis B.

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 25th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1862, Marines reoccupy the Pensacola Navy Yard. In 1918, the 2nd Division is transferred to the French Fourth Army. In 1942, Elements of VMF-121 arrive on Guadalcanal.           The 13th Defense Battalion is organized at Guantanamo Bay. In 1943, elements of I MAC establish a forward staging area on the island

During the 24th of September 1966 in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1966, during the 24th of September, the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1) participated in OPERATION COFFEE, a search and destroy in the Quang Nam Province. Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas! Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever! -Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC And damn proud of it!

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 23rd day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Continental Marines were ordered to reinforce General George Washington in New York. In 1779, Captain John Paul Jones’s flagship Bonhomme Richard engages the British frigate Serapis off Flamborough Head, Great Britain. In bitter fighting, both ships are badly damaged and more than 250 men are killed and wounded. Serapis strikes

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 22nd day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, the Providence and her Marines raid Canso Harbor, Nova Scotia, then strike at Isle Madame the next day, destroying fishing boats. In 1855, a landing party of Marines and sailors from the John Adams seizes the king on Viti Levu Island and convinces him to guarantee protection to American property.

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 21st day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, the Providence and her Marines raid Canso Harbor, Nova Scotia, then strike at Isle Madame the next day, destroying fishing boats. In 1899, a second battalion of 16 officers and 362 enlisted Marines reinforces Cavite in the Philippines. In 1944, the 7th Marines assume responsibility for the center of the