HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!

**SDr6** · 11-10-2009, 10:07 AM

Woot! A great reason to drink tonight

And for tradition

Originally Posted by General Lejeune

On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date many thousands of men have borne that name Marine. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the Birthday of our Corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.

The record of our Corps is one which bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war and in the long era of tranquility at home generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres, and in every corner of the seven seas so that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.

In every battle and skirmish since the Birth of the Corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.

This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the Corps. With it we also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our Corps from generation and has long been the distinguishing mark of Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the me of our nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the founding of the Corps.

**Angelise** · 11-10-2009, 11:30 AM

and go to the ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! are u boys going to the ball?!?

**SDr6** · 11-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Angelise

and go to the ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! are u boys going to the ball?!?

One of the few things I miss from being in, no balls (I know what your thinking and not those kind!) for me since 2003

**Angelise** · 11-10-2009, 11:53 AM

so u can't go to the ball if u're done? what's the ball? i thought u guys get all fancy pantsy dressed up in ur dress up handsome suits and hats....

**Regan** · 11-10-2009, 12:09 PM

2003 Marine Corps Ball in K-Bay Hawaii. It's to celebrate their birthday!

We went to the beach before.

**Angelise** · 11-10-2009, 12:27 PM

i want to go to a marine ball and wear a fancy dress! and look at fancy pantsy gents in their fancy dress suits and stuff!

**R6devil1775** · 11-10-2009, 01:16 PM

sorry I got a late start in here, but to answer the question. Anyone can go to the Marine Corps Ball you don't have to be invited just buy a ticket. Sinchy.