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10-31-08, 07:28 AM
U.S. Marines to celebrate 233 birthday
Frank Denzler
Staff Writer
October 30, 2008 08:07 pm
— The United States Marine Corps was formed in 1775 by the Continental Congress when it authorized the formation of two battalions. The Marine motto “Semper Fidelis” means always faithful and is what all Marines strive for. The phrase defines the honesty and dedication for their work of protecting the United States of America.
There currently are roughly 180,000 active duty and 40,000 reserve Marines enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
The military organization is considered to be the aggressive tip of the American military spear and is frequently referred to as “First to Fight.”
Marines are the only U.S. military force designed to be expeditionary in nature and able to operate in a state of “forward deployment.” Forward deployment refers to Marines being stationed around the world and ready to act whenever and wherever the need arises.
Nov. 10 is considered to be the birthday of the Marines and the date is celebrated in a variety of ways within the Corps from those on active duty stationed on bases throughout the world to celebrations for those retired.
This year, local and area Marines will celebrate the occasion Saturday with a dinner and Marine Corps Ball.
The formal affair is open to any and all area former Marines and military personnel and will be held at American Legion Post 70 in Shelbyville. The Shelbyville Post is located at 1125 South Miller Avenue, Shelbyville.
The gala event will include a birthday cake, dining and dancing. The youngest and oldest tenured Marines will also be recognized.
During the 2007 event, the youngest Marine in attendance was an 18-year-old Greenfield man, fresh out of boot camp, while the longest tenured Marine in attendance was Rushville resident Sgt. Major Bob Brown (USMC retired).
Brown was recognized for 24 years of service to his country and the USMC.
This year’s guest speaker will be former Marion County Sheriff and Marine Jack Cottey. A social hour will kick off the event at 1800 hours (6 p.m.) and be followed by dinner, the ceremony and a dance.
Additional information regarding the 2008 Marine Ball can be obtained by contacting Buzz Smith at (765) 932-2899.
Frank Denzler can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 106 or via e-mail at frank.denzler@rushvillerepublican.com. To add a comment to this story visit our Web site at www.rushvillerepublican.com.
Ellie
Frank Denzler
Staff Writer
October 30, 2008 08:07 pm
— The United States Marine Corps was formed in 1775 by the Continental Congress when it authorized the formation of two battalions. The Marine motto “Semper Fidelis” means always faithful and is what all Marines strive for. The phrase defines the honesty and dedication for their work of protecting the United States of America.
There currently are roughly 180,000 active duty and 40,000 reserve Marines enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
The military organization is considered to be the aggressive tip of the American military spear and is frequently referred to as “First to Fight.”
Marines are the only U.S. military force designed to be expeditionary in nature and able to operate in a state of “forward deployment.” Forward deployment refers to Marines being stationed around the world and ready to act whenever and wherever the need arises.
Nov. 10 is considered to be the birthday of the Marines and the date is celebrated in a variety of ways within the Corps from those on active duty stationed on bases throughout the world to celebrations for those retired.
This year, local and area Marines will celebrate the occasion Saturday with a dinner and Marine Corps Ball.
The formal affair is open to any and all area former Marines and military personnel and will be held at American Legion Post 70 in Shelbyville. The Shelbyville Post is located at 1125 South Miller Avenue, Shelbyville.
The gala event will include a birthday cake, dining and dancing. The youngest and oldest tenured Marines will also be recognized.
During the 2007 event, the youngest Marine in attendance was an 18-year-old Greenfield man, fresh out of boot camp, while the longest tenured Marine in attendance was Rushville resident Sgt. Major Bob Brown (USMC retired).
Brown was recognized for 24 years of service to his country and the USMC.
This year’s guest speaker will be former Marion County Sheriff and Marine Jack Cottey. A social hour will kick off the event at 1800 hours (6 p.m.) and be followed by dinner, the ceremony and a dance.
Additional information regarding the 2008 Marine Ball can be obtained by contacting Buzz Smith at (765) 932-2899.
Frank Denzler can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 106 or via e-mail at frank.denzler@rushvillerepublican.com. To add a comment to this story visit our Web site at www.rushvillerepublican.com.
Ellie