Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 26th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1863, the battalion on Morris Island moves to Folly Island to guard the anchorage for the squadron blockading Charleston, SC.
In 1919, Squadron A of the former 1st Marine Aviation Force arrives in Quantico after closing down activities at the former Marine Flying Field in Miami.
In 1932, Captain Lewis B. Puller, Bill Lee, and Guardia Company M defeat a Sandanista ambush near La Pavona, Nicaragua, killing 10 rebels at a cost of 2 dead.
In 1940, President Roosevelt declares an embargo on the export of scrap iron and steel to any country other than Britain outside the Western Hemisphere.
It is aimed at Japan, which depends heavily on these U.S. commodities.
In 1944, VMF-114 flies into the Peleliu airfield.
In 1950, the 7th Marines joins the fighting as it moves to protect the north flank of the 5th Marines.
The Marine Corps reports the completion of mobilization of its entire Organized Reserve.
In 1951, DOD announces plans to increase the number of women in the armed forces.
Current Marine numbers of 63 officers and 2,187 enlisted are projected to rise to 100 and 2,900 respectively
In 1965, during the period 26 and27 September, Marines participated in OPERATION HARD ROCK, a Marine Corps search and destroy operation in the I Corps area.
In 1983, a cease fire goes into effect, but sniper incidents continue to inflict casualties on Marines, who return fire in kind.
In 1995, First Lieutenant Sarah Deal completes the training syllabus for the CH-53E and is assigned to HMH-466, thus becoming the first female Marine pilot.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!