Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 22nd day of September in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1776, the Providence and her Marines raid Canso Harbor, Nova Scotia, then strike at Isle Madame the next day, destroying fishing boats.
In 1855, a landing party of Marines and sailors from the John Adams seizes the king on Viti Levu Island and convinces him to guarantee protection to American property.
In 1898, elements of the disbanded 1st Marine Expeditionary Battalion march through the capital and are reviewed by President McKinley.
In 1902, a battalion of 17 officers and 325 enlisted Marines arrives at Colon from the United States.
In 1942, the 5th Barrage Battalion Squadron arrives in New Caledonia.
In 1943, two patrols comprised of Marine and Navy officers and New Zealanders scout Choiseul Island and the vicinity in the northern Solomons.
The patrols complete their work on 30 September.
In 1945, the VAC headquarters and the 5th Marine Division arrive at the Sasebo naval base on Kyushu Island, Japan.
The 5th Marine Division assumes responsibility for occupying the northern half of the island.
The 1st MAW begins to move from Mindinao to China via Okinawa.
In 1950, the 1s Marines completes the seizure of Yongdungpo.
In 1957, RLT 6, MAG-26, VMF-32 and the 2nd Amphibious Reconnaissance Company conduct a landing exercise at Saros Gulf, Turkey.
In 1967, during the period 22 through 29 September, the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1), 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, (1/3), the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5), and the 1st Battalion, 11th Marines (1/11) participated in OPERATION SHELBYVILLE, a search and destroy operation in the Quang Nam Province.
In 1971, the Marine Corps Human Relations Instructors School is inaugurated.
Human relations training will be given to Marines of all ranks.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!