And on this the 21st through the 23rd days of October in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1966, on these the 21st through the 23rd days of October, Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines participate in OPERATION MADISON, a search and destroy mission in 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!