Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and penultimate day of May in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1873, Marines from the Boston Navy Yard, the Ohio and Powhatan help maintain order after a fire in Boston.
In 1904, the Brooklyn’s Marines land at Tangiers as a show of force to convince the Sultan of Morocco to negotiate with rebel leader Ahmed Raisuli for release of an American citizen held for ransom.
In 1918, as a major German offensive threatens Paris, the 2nd division is ordered forward to assist in establishing a new defensive line astride the Paris-Metz road.
In 1947, VMF(N)-532 is deactivated.
In 1983, the 24th MAU (BLT 1/8, HMM-162, and MSSG-24) replaces the 22nd MAU.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!