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 the period 29 June through 1 July, the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7), 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines (3/11), 2nd Battalion, ARVN 5th Regiment, and the ARVN 37th Ranger Battalion participated in OPERATION OAKLAND/OPERATION LIEN KET 46, a search and destroy operation in the Quang Ngai Province.
In 1969, during the period 29 June through 30 August, the 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division and the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines (2/5) participated in OPERATION KEYSTONE EAGLE, a clear and search operation to protect civilians and assist in accelerated pacification program at the PAVN Base, Area 101, southeast of Quang Tri City.
In 1972, the U.S. Army’s 196th Infantry Brigade, the last American ground combat force in country, departs Vietnam.
Helicopters of the 9th MAB lift two Vietnamese battalions into the rear of enemy lines south of Quang Tri City.
Naval gunfire and Marine helicopters continue providing support to the South Vietnamese in the coming weeks.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!