Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 25th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1812, near Africa, the United States defeats the British frigate Macedonian, but entirely by long-range firepower, thus leaving little role for the Marines to play. In 1876, In commemoration of Marine service with the U.S. Army in the Mexican War, the Navy Department authorizes the Corps to adopt the motto “Per

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 24th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1813, the Marine Barracks is established at Portsmouth Navy Yard, New Hampshire. In 1901, A provisional battalion under Waller, composed of three companies from the 1st Regiment and a company from the 2nd Regiment, arrives on the island of Samar in the Philippines.           Their mission is to deal with the

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 23rd day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, Continental Marines helped foil General William Howe’s plans to capture Philadelphia. In 1846, during these the 23rd through the 26th days of October, Commodore Matthew C. Perry uses Marines and sailors from his squadron to seize Frontera, Mexico.           He then conducts a raid 70 miles up the Tabasco River

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 22nd day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, Continental Marines helped foil General William Howe’s plans to capture Philadelphia. In 1917, during World War I, the 5th and 6th Marines and the 6th Machine Gun Battalion become part of the A.E.F. In 1918, German planes shoot down the bomber of Lieutenant Harvey G. Norman and his observer, Lieutenant

And on this the 21st through the 23rd days of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1966, on these the 21st through the 23rd days of October, Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines participate in OPERATION MADISON, a search and destroy mission in Quang Nam Province. Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas! Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever! -Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC And damn proud

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 20th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1847, Marines and sailors from the Portsmouth and Congress land and temporarily seize Guayamas, Mexico. In 1926, Marines are again assigned to guard the U.S. mail system during a period of increased armed robberies. In 1943, the 1st Joint Assault Signal Company (1st JASCO) is activated at Camp Pendleton.           Its