Happy Birthday Marines

[CrymBuster]

Semper Fi Ellie.... old Marines never die... they just fall back and regroup!

[jetdawgg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66PydtsdwN8

[RLeon]

Happy Birthday brothers and sisters....Semper Fidelis.

[yellowwing]

Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 10th 1775

Captains Nicholas and Mullens, having been tasked by the 2nd Continental Congress to form 2 battalions of Marines, set up the Corps’ first recruiting station in the tavern.

The first likely prospect was, in typical recruiters fashion, promised a "life of high adventure in service to Country and Corps". And, as an extra bonus: If he enlisted now he would receive a free tankard of ale...

The recruit gladly accepted the challenge and, receiving the free tankard of ale, was told to wait at the corner table for orders.

The first Marine sat quietly at the table sipping the ale when he was joined by another young man, who had two tankards of ale.

The first Marine looked at the lad and asked where he had gotten the two tankards of ale?

The lad replied that he had just joined this new outfit called the Continental Marines, and as an enlistment bonus was given two tankards of ale.

The first Marine took a long hard look at the second Marine and said, "It wasn’t like that in the old Corps!"

Happy Birthday Marines, 232 years and we ain't never quit yet!

[RLE0352]

Happy Birthday Brothers and Sisters!

[FistFu68]

SAEPIUS EXERTUS~SEMPER FIDELIS~FRATER INFINITAS

[DezCorps]

Happy Birthday Marines

Semper Fi

[sgt8089]

Happy Birthday Marines !!!!

[greensideout]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!

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[rb1651]

Happy Birthday, Marines!!!!

[lurchenstein]

There are none finer!
Happy Birthday to all Marines at Leatherneck & Marines serving around the Globe.

[knightlaird]

I have very fond memories of the Marine Corps Birthday Balls. I hope that everyone is having an outstanding day!

[GunsUp]

Well... Since I've been lurking around this site all day (choosing to spend it with Marines instead of working... I know, I'm bad but I'm on the downside of a 3 week hitch). I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to All Marines no matter where you're at.

To our brothers and sisters in the Middle East, I say keep up the good fight, we got your backs here at home.

To all Marines still serving, a heartful thanks for carrying on the legacy of our Corps.

To those that have served, thanks for providing us with a legacy that we all can be proud of.

Semper Fidelis

Miller

[semperfiman]

Happy Birthday Marines Semper Fi!!!!

[erased]

Well, I'm at least a half-hour late at this point, but what the hell.

Happy (belated) birthday Marines, and happy Veterans' Day.