Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Congress directs the acquisition, fitting out, and manning of two vessels for the Continental Navy.           Since Marines are a normal part of a warship’s complement, this is the first (albeit indirect) authorization for the enlistment of Continental Marines. In 1836, Marines and sailors from the Vandalia launch a boat

Good morning Leathernecks! The real “Columbus Day” Quick pop-quiz for all you maggots:         Who coined the phrase “Once a Marine, Always a Marine”?         When was it written?         Who was it written for? And on this the 12th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: 12 October In 1800, Who knew? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah, frigate.           Marines on board the frigate Boston assist in defeating the French

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, on these the 11th through the 13th days of October, Marines participate with Arnold’s fleet in the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain.           Although defeated, the Americans delay a British invasion until the following year. In 1870, Marines from the Philadelphia Navy Yard help quell a disturbance in

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines participate in the action between the Hannah and the British sloop Nautilus off the Massachusetts coast. In 1900, with the Boxer Rebellion at an end, the 1st Regiment (the only Marine unit still in China) sails from Taku to the Philippines. In 1906, the first U.S. Army units begin

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1917, the 8th Regiment is organized at Quantico to serve with the Advance Base Force.           It is soon sent to Galveston, Texas, for possible deployment to the Mexican oil fields to protect the fleet’s fuel source from disruptions. In 1927, a rescue patrol from Jicaro, Nicaragua is ambushed at Sapotillal

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1846, on the 8th and 9th days of October Marines participate in the overland movement from San Pedro to retake Los Angeles, but the small expedition retires to San Pedro and its ships after small skirmishes. In 1899, in conjunction with Army forces in the Philippines, the Second Marine Battalion under