History of Our Corps – September 24

Post author By gyrenes
Post date September 24, 2026
Categories In History

banner says Tell it to the Marines

Originally Posted on September 24, 2024

During the 24^th of September 1966 in the history of our beloved Corps:

In 1966, during the 24^th of September, the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1) participated in OPERATION COFFEE, a search and destroy in the Quang Nam Province.

banner says God Bless the Commandant!

Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!

Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!

-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC

And damn proud of it!