Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of December in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1913, Congress limits the term of the Commandant to four years, with provision for a reappointment for an additional four years.
In 1944, MAG-12 Corsairs blew up Japanese supply dumps at Palompon, Leyte.
In 1945, the last elements of the 5th Marine Division sail from Sasebo for the United States.
President Truman addresses Congress and advocates the merger of the War and Navy Departments.
The Secretary of the Navy orders Navy and Marine officers not to speak out against unification. Ya gotta wonder how that worked out……
Following a backlash in the media, the directive is modified to allow service personnel to voice their concerns if they are stated as personal views.
In 1966, during the period 19 through 21 December 1966, the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines (1/1) participated in OPERATION SHASTA II, a search and destroy operation in the Quang Nam Province.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!