Happy 234th Birthday, Marine Corps
A resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines. Two battalions of Marines were to be formed to fight for independence at sea and on shore.commandant,
As the first order of business, Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines. Tun Tavern’s owner and popular patriot, Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began gathering support and were ready for action by early 1776.
Each year, the Marine Corps marks November 10th with a celebration of the brave spirit which compelled these men and thousands since that time to defend our country as United States Marines.
The rest shall we say is history.
Today, Marines are serving around the world and carrying out the same mission the Marine Corps was founded upon 234 years ago. We all joined this band of brothers for our own special reasons. We all ended up serving a greater good, helping others in need and helping those that cannot defend themselves. Marines help those who want freedom but need help fighting for it. Today’s Marines, like those before them, are still carrying out our Corps’ great traditions, forging relationships that will last a lifetime.
Our Corps is built on the stories and heroics of Marines before; Marines that put the Corps first, and left a legacy that all Marines to come must carry on. We are “the few the proud.” Whether currently serving on active duty or not – “Once a Marine Always a Marine.” Those of you that are currently serving in harm’s way, may God bless you and always remember there is no one better than a fellow Marine by your side. Our strength is our honor, our courage and our commitment to the mission we started 234 years ago, the fight for independence.
Remember this on our birthday, Marines are a family and will always be; we are Marines and always will be. We will fight for independence, for our own sake and for the sake of others in need and we always will. But most importantly, we are part of the greatest network of all, Marines. We must always stick together, while serving and in our everyday lives. There is a reason when you drive down the road anywhere in the world and are recognized by another Marine you are acknowledged. You are family and during these tough domestic times at home we need to remember that we can rely on each other to get through our toughest times, no matter what they are. There is always a Marine out there willing to help another Marine; you just have to ask. You won’t be surprised, after all, that is why we joined the Marine Corps and earned the title of United States Marine.
On this day I wish a motivational Happy Birthday!
Those that are serving stay safe, those that have come before me, thank you for your service, and those that will come after to continue the tradition, thanks for your service and keep fighting!
Semper-Fi
James Dicks
