Originally Posted December 8, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, Marines and sailors from the sloop Savannah occupy Tybee Island of Savannah, Georgia. In 1933, Commandant Fuller (implementing a Navy authorization signed the previous day) orders the establishment of the Fleet Marine Force (FMF).           This essentially is a renaming of the Expeditionary Forces. In

Originally Posted December 7, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: It’s Pearl Harbor Day “A day which will live in infamy” In 1862, the Confederate raider Alabama captures the mail steamer Ariel and the 136 Marines on board her on their way to Mare Island, California.           They are forced to give up their arms, but are

Originally Posted December 6, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1846, Marines participated in the Battle of San Pasqual.           The series of military skirmishes ended with both sides claiming victory, and the victor of the battle is still debated.           On December 6 and December 7, 1846, General Stephen W. Kearny’s US Army of the

Originally Posted December 5, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1929, Marine Captain A. N. Parker was the first person to fly over unexplored Antarctica. In 1942, President Roosevelt orders the end of voluntary enlistments for those 18-37 years old for all services effective in January.           Those 17, or older than 37, are still allowed

Originally Posted December 4, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines are among those taken prisoner when the Washington is captured in Massachusetts Bay by two British Frigates. In 1895, Marines in Tientsin, China were awarded the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal for the period 4 December 1894 through May 1895. In 1927, the first Marine

Originally Posted December 3, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1853, the Constitution and her Marines capture a slave ship off the Congo River in Africa. In 1943, the 1st Marine Parachute Regiment headquarters and weapons company and its 3rd Battalion arrive at Cape Torokina, Bougainville. In 1944, VMF(N)-541 moves from Peleliu to Tacloban Airfield on

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Major Samuel Nicholas and three companies of Marines are dispatched from Philadelphia to reinforce Washington’s army as it retreats from New York through New Jersey. In 1918, the Marine Corps resumes reliance on voluntary enlistments for manpower. In 1942, Carlson’s Raiders neared the end of an epic 26-day patrol on

Originally Posted December 1, 2024 I want to see the ‘real Marines.” – Chesty Puller I see that when the Continental Marines got their first duty station, it was in a Brig. That figures. After all it was Chesty himself who is quoted as saying “take me to the Brig. I want to see the real Marines”. Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, these actions