Semper Fidelis, and happy 240th Marines! A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS When the Continental Congress raised up two battalions of Marines in 1775, it launched the greatest fighting force the world has ever known — a force revered globally for its uncommon valor, unparalleled adaptability, and ferocious tenacity. Over the past 240 years, the battlefields and equipment have changed, but the spirit of the United States Marine Corps has prevailed in every clime and place. One …
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Semper Fidelis, and happy 238th Marines! A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS For 238 years, the United States Marine Corps has proudly served our great Nation with unfailing valor — bolstered by the enduring fortitude of our fellow Marines, our families, and our friends. This is why each year on November 10th, Marines from all generations gather together, in groups large and small, to celebrate the birthday of our Corps and to reflect on the proud legacy …
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Semper Fidelis, and happy 240th Marines! A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS AS WE PAUSE TO CELEBRATE THE 237TH BIRTHDAY OF OUR CORPS, WE REFLECT ON THE RICH LEGACY OF SERVICE HANDED DOWN TO US, WE RECOMMIT OURSELVES TO THE TASKS AT HAND, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. MARINES EXIST TO FIGHT AND WIN OUR NATION’S BATTLES. WE ARE MOST PROUD OF OUR WELL-EARNED REPUTATION FOR ANSWERING THE CLARION …
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