Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 20th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Marines participate in the action between the sloop Providence and the British frigate Milford. Although surprised while the crew is fishing, the smaller American ship is able to escape in a day of expert sailing. In 1856, Marines and seamen from the St. Mary and the Independence guard the railroad

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, the Lexington and her Marine detachment are defeated by the British cutter Alert near France. Captain Henry Johnson and Sergeant John Barry would eventually escape from an English prison. In 1912, While opening the rail lines, Butler’s force is ambushed at night on board its train in the town of

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1906, another battalion sails from Philadelphia for service in Cuba. The Marines on board the Dixie land at Cienfuegos to reinforce the ships detachment there. In 1927, on the 18th and 19th of September Sandino’s forces attack the Marine and Guardia garrison at Telpaneca at night, but are driven off. In

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1852, the sloop Jamestown sends her Marines ashore to protect the American consulate in Buenos Aires. In 1902, Marines and seamen from the cruiser Cincinnati (C-7) land at Colon to guard Americans during a rebellion against Colombian rule.           U.S. interest in the Isthmus of Panama is heightened by a  recent

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1814, Marines and soldiers form the landing party that wipes out the pirate stronghold on Grand Terre Island at the mouth of the Mississippi River. In 1816, Brevet Major Archibald Henderson takes over as acting Commandant. In 1906, a battalion of 400 Marines sails from Norfolk to reinforce U.S. naval power

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1915, the 1 Marine Division landed at Inchon, Korea, and moved on to capture Seoul. In 1942, VMO-151 is redesignated VMSB-151. VMD-1 and 2 become respectively VMD-154 and 254 (and soon after swap designations with each other).           The new VMSB-242 becomes VMF-215. In 1943, Major General Charles D. Barrett takes