HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! - The Firearms Forum

USMCSpeedy · 11-10-2012, 08:18 AM

Happy 237th Birthday to the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!!!!!!!

jack404 · 11-10-2012, 08:24 AM

Cheers to all The Faithful Past and Present

goofy · 11-10-2012, 08:30 AM

Happy B-day!!!
SEMPER FI!!!!
Mike

woolleyworm · 11-10-2012, 08:32 AM

SEMPER FI 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 wellearned reputation for answering the clarion call first. This was never more evident than at the epic battle of Guadalcanal 70 years ago. Picked to lead the first allied counter-offensive ofthe Pacific war because they were the "most ready," Marines landed on 7 August 1942 in the Solomon Islands. They persevered through months of unremitting deprivation and bitter combat. By the time the veterans of the Blue Diamond, the Cactus Air Force, our legendary Marine Raiders, and initial elements of the Follow-Me Division gathered together to raise a canteen and toast the birthday of their beloved Corps some three months later, the battle was no longer an Issue. The situation was well in hand ... victory was assured.
We carry that same legacy of resolute commitment and valor today. Over the past year, Marines have stood firm in the toughest of circumstances and on numerous occasions. We've taken the fight to the enemy in Helmand and to the Hom of Africa. We've manned the ramparts of beleaguered embassies in the Middle East and North Africa, fought alongside our allies throughout the world, while behind the scenes, afloat and ashore, other Marines did the painstaking hard work required to maintain our high levels of readiness and efficiency.
As we look toward the future, we know that our sentimental place in the hearts of our fellow Americans and critical role in the defense of our way of life are assured. America has always wanted a Marine Corps .. .it's always been that way. Now, more than ever, America needs its Marines as we confront a dangerous and unpredictable world. Faced with difficult days ahead, we will continue to draw strength from our rich heritage and the shared values of the Marines to our left and to our right. We know who we are ... we know what we stand for. As ever we will strive to be found worthy of the legendary trust of our fellow Americans.
I salute the enduring faithfulness ofthose who have gone before, of those who wear our cloth today, and of the families who stand so resolutely at our sides. Happy Birthday, Marines!

Semper Fidelis,

James F. Amos
General, U.S. Marine Corps

MSGT-R · 11-10-2012, 09:38 AM

Happy Birthday Marines!

I went to our annual Pizza lunchin for the local retirees yesterday and the place was packed! Our oldest Marine was a 92 yr old Tarawa vet, and the youngest was the 42 yr old SgtMaj from 4th tanks, an Iraq vet.

The beer and pizza flowed, and Ret. MajGen Kuklok was our guest speaker.

We had guys assaulting the beach as early as 1000 to help with setting up and taste testing the beer. We didn't break down until well after 1430 with lots of smiling faces, laughter and another sucessful event behind us. An absolute blast, as usual.

ka64 · 11-10-2012, 09:50 AM

jlloyd73 · 11-10-2012, 06:16 PM

Happy Birthday.....

All gave some, some gave all.

Marlin T · 11-10-2012, 06:59 PM

RunningOnMT · 11-10-2012, 07:49 PM

Happy Birthday my Brothers and Semper Fi.

MSGT-R · 11-10-2012, 08:40 PM

KA64, that's the funniest damn thing I've seen in awhile!

JLA · 11-10-2012, 09:53 PM

marlin795 · 11-10-2012, 09:57 PM

Happy Birthday Marine's. We had our our 237th back in June. Hooah

Silencer · 11-11-2012, 12:53 AM

Happy Birthday Marines!

hobby_mesa · 11-12-2012, 10:56 AM

I should have come on here for THE birthday...I watched my normal USMC movies, made LOTS of toasts...just the wife and me...my own mother didn't even call to wish me a Happy Birthday!

wv hillbilly · 11-12-2012, 03:52 PM

11-10-2012, 08:18 AM	#1
USMCSpeedy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 627	HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Happy 237th Birthday to the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!!!!!!! __________________ If all else fails, VOTE FROM THE ROOFTOPS Trying to reform a liberal is like trying to pick up a turd from the clean end. What this country needs is more family trees that will produce more lumber and fewer nuts! -->

11-10-2012, 08:24 AM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Cheers to all The Faithful Past and Present

11-10-2012, 08:30 AM	#3
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,015	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Happy B-day!!! SEMPER FI!!!! Mike

11-10-2012, 08:32 AM	#4
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,881	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! SEMPER FI 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 wellearned reputation for answering the clarion call first. This was never more evident than at the epic battle of Guadalcanal 70 years ago. Picked to lead the first allied counter-offensive ofthe Pacific war because they were the "most ready," Marines landed on 7 August 1942 in the Solomon Islands. They persevered through months of unremitting deprivation and bitter combat. By the time the veterans of the Blue Diamond, the Cactus Air Force, our legendary Marine Raiders, and initial elements of the Follow-Me Division gathered together to raise a canteen and toast the birthday of their beloved Corps some three months later, the battle was no longer an Issue. The situation was well in hand ... victory was assured. We carry that same legacy of resolute commitment and valor today. Over the past year, Marines have stood firm in the toughest of circumstances and on numerous occasions. We've taken the fight to the enemy in Helmand and to the Hom of Africa. We've manned the ramparts of beleaguered embassies in the Middle East and North Africa, fought alongside our allies throughout the world, while behind the scenes, afloat and ashore, other Marines did the painstaking hard work required to maintain our high levels of readiness and efficiency. As we look toward the future, we know that our sentimental place in the hearts of our fellow Americans and critical role in the defense of our way of life are assured. America has always wanted a Marine Corps .. .it's always been that way. Now, more than ever, America needs its Marines as we confront a dangerous and unpredictable world. Faced with difficult days ahead, we will continue to draw strength from our rich heritage and the shared values of the Marines to our left and to our right. We know who we are ... we know what we stand for. As ever we will strive to be found worthy of the legendary trust of our fellow Americans. I salute the enduring faithfulness ofthose who have gone before, of those who wear our cloth today, and of the families who stand so resolutely at our sides. Happy Birthday, Marines! Semper Fidelis, James F. Amos General, U.S. Marine Corps __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

11-10-2012, 09:38 AM	#5
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 898	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Happy Birthday Marines! I went to our annual Pizza lunchin for the local retirees yesterday and the place was packed! Our oldest Marine was a 92 yr old Tarawa vet, and the youngest was the 42 yr old SgtMaj from 4th tanks, an Iraq vet. The beer and pizza flowed, and Ret. MajGen Kuklok was our guest speaker. We had guys assaulting the beach as early as 1000 to help with setting up and taste testing the beer. We didn't break down until well after 1430 with lots of smiling faces, laughter and another sucessful event behind us. An absolute blast, as usual. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

11-10-2012, 09:50 AM	#6
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,412	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!!

11-10-2012, 06:16 PM	#7
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,931	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Happy Birthday..... All gave some, some gave all. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

11-10-2012, 06:59 PM	#8
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

11-10-2012, 07:49 PM	#9
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Happy Birthday my Brothers and Semper Fi. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

11-10-2012, 08:40 PM	#10
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 898	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! KA64, that's the funniest damn thing I've seen in awhile! __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

11-10-2012, 09:53 PM	#11
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11-10-2012, 09:57 PM	#12
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Happy Birthday Marine's. We had our our 237th back in June. Hooah __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

11-11-2012, 12:53 AM	#13
Silencer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern California: Inland Empire Posts: 1,289	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! Happy Birthday Marines! __________________ War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. Skeet Shooting Game! Don't Shoot Your Eye Out!

11-12-2012, 10:56 AM	#14
hobby_mesa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 353	Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!!! I should have come on here for THE birthday...I watched my normal USMC movies, made LOTS of toasts...just the wife and me...my own mother didn't even call to wish me a Happy Birthday!

11-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#15
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