For 251 years, Marines have stood ready to fight and win our Nation’s battles. From the early days of the American Revolution to today’s engagements, the Marine Corps has served as a decisive…
My youngest son and two sons in law are former Marines and my oldest grandson is currently an active duty Marine. All the rest of us are Air Force. We need a translator at family gatherings.
“Resolved, That two Battalions of marines be raised … that particular care be taken, that no persons be appointed to office, or enlisted into said Battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve to advantage by sea when required"
An excerpt from the resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress on this day in 1775 founding the Continental Marines, whose establishment the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates as its birthday.