Originally Posted July 5, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1916, Pendleton and his regiment occupy Santiago, Santo Domingo. In 1918, the Marine Brigade in Belleau Wood is relieved in the lines by an Army brigade. Total Marine losses for the fighting since 1 June are 4,710. Brigadier General John A. Lejeune assumes command of the

Originally Posted July 4, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, The Declaration of Independence is signed. In 1800, the Marine Band makes its first appearance in public at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. In 1834, President Andrew Jackson ordered green and buff as the Corps’ uniform colors. In 1840, Commandant Henderson orders a change in the

Originally Posted July 3, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, sixty Marines manning two light howitzers support army troops in a skirmish with Confederate forces during an unsuccessful Union raid near White Point, South Carolina. In 1898, Marines man some of the secondary batteries of the Atlantic fleet when it sinks the Spanish fleet off

Originally Posted July 2, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1891, to enforce prohibitions against hunting seals, a Navy squadron and a special force of five officers and 113 enlisted Marines arrive in Alaskan waters. They remain on station until 5 October. In 1943, the Army’s 43rd Division conducts an amphibious assault on New Georgia to

Originally Posted July 1, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, this is what happened during the month of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines aboard the Spy (Connecticut Navy) participate in the capture of the Tory brig Nancy. In 1894, during a railroad strike in California, Marines from the Mare Island Navy Yard and ships guard the mails. In

Originally Posted June 30, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and final day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1815, A treaty of peace is concluded with Algiers. The strength of the Marine Corps on active duty is 8 officers and 680 enlisted In 1847, Marines and sailors from the Tabasco launch a spoiling attack against Mexican forces at nearby Tamultay and drive

Originally Posted June 29, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th and penultimate day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Marines assist in the unloading of arms and gunpowder from the grounded Nancy under fire from the British frigate Orpheus. In 1962, Sergeant Major Thomas J. McHugh succeeds Sergeant Major Bauber as the third Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. In 1966, during

Originally Posted June 28, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1814, Marines play a conspicuous role in the sloop Wasp’s victory over the British warship Reindeer, repelling an attempt to board and then sweeping the enemy decks with musket fire as American sailors counterattacked onto the British ship. In 1918, the Brooklyn lands a detachment of