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

Originally Posted November 30, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and final day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1845, Marines on the sloop Yorktown help capture a slave ship off Africa. In 1864, the blockading squadron furnishes a naval brigade, including a battalion of Marines, for a joint expedition with army troops to link up with General Sherman’s army during its march

Originally Posted November 29, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th and penultimate day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1804, Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon and seven Marines landed in Alexandria, Egypt. In 1843, Commodore Matthew Perry lands with 75 Marines and sailors in Liberia, to root out the slave trade and piracy in the area. In 1911, the cruiser Saratoga (ACR-2) departs Shanghai for

Originally Posted November 28, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Samuel Nicholas of Philadelphia is commissioned a captain of Marines by the Continental Congress.           The senior Marine throughout the Revolutionary War, he is regarded as the first Commandant of the Marine Corps.           Over the next several weeks, Marines aboard ships of Washington’s fleet