Originally Posted May 28, 2024
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1798, the quasi war with France officially begins when President John Adams instructs commanders of armed ships of the United States to make reprisals upon the commerce of France.
In 1805, O’Bannon leads a small force in a spoiling attack against Tripolitan forces camped outside Derna.
In 1908, a battalion of 17 officers and 400 enlisted men arrives in Panama to reinforce the normal Marine garrison during elections.
It remains until 6 July.
In 1940, the British begin the amphibious evacuation from Dunkirk.
In 1945, American fliers deal with yet another massive kamikaze raid against the fleet.
Marine pilots claim 32 of the 49 enemy downed.
In 1952, the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines launches a raid to destroy enemy occupying another outpost beyond the MLR.
Marine casualties total nine killed and 107 wounded.
In 1968, Companies E and F, of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines defeat an NVA attempt to take a hill along Route 9 near the base at Khe Sanh.
At a cost of 13 dead and 44 wounded, the Marines kill 230 of the enemy.
This is only one of a series of small battles around the base in the weeks after the siege.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!