During the 24th of September 1966 in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1966, during the 24th of September, the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1) participated in OPERATION COFFEE, a search and destroy in the 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!