Yes, since before America achieved freedom, this great fighting army was founded on November 10, 1775. Even though you might assume it’s not their birthday when you witness unrelated men and women greeting each other birthday party on this day, for these leathernecks, it’s undoubtedly a reason to celebrate. Every other Marine Corps birthday is celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony. That the very first three pieces of the cake are typically given to the guests of honor, this same oldest Marine present, and the lightest Marine present.
Since we won’t be sharing cake to celebrate, So I think I’d explain “The Marine’s Hymn,” a well-known tune. You’ve heard Gomer Pyle’s alter ego, Jim Nabors, sing it. No, he didn’t serve as a Marine or in the military in any capacity, however, there was a recruit with the last name “Pyle” when I was for Marine Corps boot camp. He obviously struggled with both the drill sergeants, but I’m getting off-topic.
From the Montezuma Halls
During the Combat of Chapultepec mostly in the Mexican-American War of 1847, American Marines and Army soldiers engaged Mexican forces maintaining Mexico City. The conflict was effectively over when the Americans took control of Chapultepec Castle, also known as such Halls of Montezuma.
Away to Tripoli’s coast
Eight Marines and a group of mercenaries were led by Marine Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon in a surprise attack on the town of Derma on “the coasts of Tripoli” during the inaugural Barbary War, the first foreign conflict the United States engaged in following the American Revolution.
We engage in wars for our nation (on land, at sea, and in the air)
Not everyone is aware that perhaps the Marines are part of the Department of something like the Navy and have a sizable air and sea presence, despite the fact that everyone is aware of the Corps’ land might. My military occupational specialty (MOS) in the Marines was aircraft ordnance. The Kennedy Center claims that in order to reflect the arrival of air power, the Chief of such Marine Corps modified the phrase “On the land like on the sea” to its current form in 1942.
These additional Marine Corps details are:
All Marines start out as riflemen, regardless of their position in the Corps. Latin for always faithful, the Marine Corps motto is Semper Fidelis, but rather Semper Fi as it is more generally known. You may be familiar with the term “Devil Dogs” for Marines. It is claimed to have started at The Battles of Belleau Wood in World War I. Germans referred to the charging Marines as “Teufel Hunden,” which means “devil dog.”
Since Thomas Jefferson, every presidential inauguration has featured music from the Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own.”Although the Marine Corps seems to be a separate branch of the American military, it is governed by the Dept of the Navy. Drew Carey, Montel Roberts, Rob Wriggle, Shaggy, Eugene Hackman, Steve McQueen, Amy Adams, Ted Williams, Ed McMahon, as well as Harvey Keitel, are just a few famous people who have served in the Marine Corps.
Marines are as well sometimes referred to as “jarheads,” either because of their haircuts, which have a squared-off head as well as closely cropped sides that resemble the flat top of a jar or because, during World War II, sailors thought the Marines looked like Mason jars because of their dress blue uniforms’ high collars and protruding heads.
247th Marine Corps Birthday Wishes 2023
- “On the occasion of the US Marine Corps Birthday, let us take inspiration from our courageous and strong marines who are always there to protect us and motivate us. Happy US Marine Corps Birthday 2023…”
- “Life is what we make of it. We can shrink it or expand it with our actions. Let us salute all marines on US Marine Corps Birthday Wishes 2023…”
- “They tell us that nothing is impossible. They tell us that there is a new world beyond your fears and insecurities. Happy U.S Marine Corps Birthday 2023…”
- “Warm wishes on the occasion of U.S Marine Corps Birthday. This day fills our hearts with pride and our souls with the courage to be like our marines…”
- “Every day is a new challenge. Every challenge is a new problem. But they never give up for they are made to succeed. Wishing a very Happy US Marine Corps Birthday Wishes…”
- “Warm wishes to everyone on US Marine Corps Birthday. Let us add a purpose to our lives by taking inspiration from marines who are constantly working hard to protect us…”
Confidence is emphasized in the 247th Marine Corps Birthday Message
The commander of such Marine Corps published his yearly birthday greeting on Tuesday, emphasizing the courage and fortitude of Marines in war. The soundtrack stops playing around a minute as well as more than half into the seeming eleven-minute clip.
Why do you stay up at night? The video depicts famed retired Marine Gen. Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis, a former defense secretary, answering a question on CBS’ Face the Nation in 2017.
Mattis responds, “Nothing.” “I keep others up at night,” one person said. The remainder of the film, which mostly focuses on the Corps’ long war-fighting job, sets the tone with Mattis’ unwavering attitude. Examples include Belleau Woods in France in 1918 as well as Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006.
A deep male voice narrates, “And while battlefields, as well as technologies, change, these qualities of a Marine, seem ageless.” “Agility. Power. Boldness. the initiative, self-control, and adaptability. Honor. Courage. and dedication.
The very first extremely active Marine in the movie featured in such a sit-down interview was Brig. Gen. Antony M. Henderson, another Black Marine also made national headlines in 2021 after the New York Times reported he had already been passed even over three to four times as a colonel aiming to become general. He claims that “the American greatness is based upon such fabric of each of the diverse cultures as well as people which come to it” and “I’ve seen that there” on the battlefield.
247th Marine Corps Birthday 2023: Quotes
- “I’ve always been proud of being a Marine. I won’t hesitate to defend the Corps. — Jonathan Winters, World War II Marine veteran, later actor, and comedian…”
- “I do not believe I could have built FedEx without the skills I learned from the Marine Corps…” — Frederick W. Smith, Marine veteran and founder of FedEx
- “I can’t say enough about the two Marine divisions. If I use words like brilliant, it would really be an under-description of the absolutely superb job they did…” — General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, U.S. Army
- “I’m not scared of very much. I’ve been hit by lightning and been in the Marine Corps for four years…” — Lee Trevino, Hall of Fame golfer
- “I loved being in the Marine Corps, I loved my job in the Marine Corps, and I loved the people I served with. It’s one of the best things I’ve had a chance to do…” — Adam Driver, actor
- “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem…” ― President Reagan
- ” Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay for the utmost of yours…” — Ned Dolan, Marine stager and CIA officer
- ” The deadliest armament in the world is a Marine and his rifle…”- General John Pershing, US Army
- ” The Marine Corps was the first father figure I knew…” — Art Buchwald, Pulitzer Prize-winning review columnist
