Originally Posted May 10, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, on Lake Champlain, Liberty participates in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga from the British. In 1940, Germany invades France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. A key element of the offensive is a glider-borne attack that seizes the important Belgian fortress of Eben Emael. Other airborne

Originally Posted May 9, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Soldiers from Brigadier General Benedict Arnold’s Massachusetts force capture a British sloop at Skenesborough on Lake Champlain and rename her Liberty. Massachusetts soldiers, turned sailors and Marines, man her. In 1803, Marines participate in the action between the frigate John Adams and seven gunboats off

Originally Posted May 8, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Marines of the Pennsylvania Navy employ row galleys to drive off two British warships in the Delaware River. In 1808, a Marine Barracks is established at Charleston, South Carolina. In 1846, Marines and sailors from the Home Squadron occupy Port Isabel, Texas, to defend it

Originally Posted May 7, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1779, the sloop Providence and her Marines defeat the British brig Diligent off Sandy Hook, New Jersey. In 1846, Lieutenant Gillespie completes a hazardous journey through dangerous country and contacts army Captain John C. Fremont and his expedition near Klamath Lake, Oregon. In 1873, Marines and

Originally Posted May 6, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, Marines aboard Union gunboats in Albermarle Sound, North Carolina, participate in the battle with the CSS Albermarle. In 1893, a Marine detachment assumes guard duties for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In 1914, the 44th Company (three officers and 125 enlisted men) arrives off

Originally Posted May 5, 2024 Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1916, two companies of Marines from Haiti on board the Prairie and the detachment of the Castine (Gunboat No. 6) go ashore at Santo Domingo City to protect the U.S. Legation during a revolt. Additional Marines follow during the month. Their ultimate mission is to support

Originally Posted May 4, 2024 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.

Originally Posted May 3, 2024 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