Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1903, a detachment of 20 Marines lands at Djibouti, French Somaliland, to escort a U.S. diplomatic mission to Addis Ababa for negotiations with the Emperor of Ethiopia.           They return to the coast on 15 January 1904. In 1915, during the Battle of Fort Riviere, Marines under Butler seize the fort,

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines from the Hancock (Washington’s fleet) make an unopposed landing at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. In 1847, a Marine and Navy landing force of 65 men from the Dale drives 300 Mexican soldiers out of Guaymas. In 1854, the sloop Vincennes sends Marines and seamen ashore on Okinawa to enforce

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1856, the landing force in Canton, China begins to return to its ships. Upriver from the city, a ship’s boat is fired upon from one of the Barrier Forts.           The Portsmouth engages the forts with cannon fire, and a Marine is wounded. In 1899, Marines from the USS Castine and

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1923, a detachment of Marines goes ashore at Tunghan, China, to safeguard American missionaries in the aftermath of factional fighting. In 1934, VO-8M is reactivated by combining the personnel and planes remaining at the deactivation of VS-14M and VS-15M. In 1946, VMSB-235 is reestablished as VMF-235, a Reserve squadron at Squantum,

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1824, following the detention of a Navy officer in Puerto Rico, Commodore David Porter sends Marines ashore.           They capture the local fort without a shot, spike the guns, and force an apology from the local officials. In 1846, Perry’s Marines and sailors capture Tampico, Mexico. In 1888, the steam bark

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1942, Five brothers were lost at sea when the USS Juneau, a light cruiser, (CL-52) was sunk off the coast of Savo Island near Guadalcanal. They were the Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa. This tragedy is the reason why no family members are allowed to serve in combat together. In 1943,