Originally Posted June 5, 2024
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1830, Marines participate in the capture of the slave-trader Fenix by the Grampus off Haiti.
In 1912, the 1st Battalion of the 2nd Regiment (totaling 40 officers and 1,252 enlisted) goes ashore at Guantanamo Bay.
In 1925, Marines go ashore at Shanghai from the Huron when fighting breaks out between rival factions.
In 1935, the Aviation Section is removed from the Division of Operations and Training and made an independent office within Headquarters Marine Corps reporting directly to the Commandant.
In 1944, Admiral King designates Major General H. M. (Howling Mad) Smith as commander of all Marine ground forces in the Pacific theater and authorizes establishment of a headquarters FMF Pacific (FMFPAC), to include an Administrative Command, FMFPAC.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!