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HL65 · 10 November 2014, 11:08 PM

Seller Fi to all of my USMC brethren...Hoo Rah!

never2late · 11 November 2014, 12:31 AM

Thank you HL65 and Semper-Fi, Happy Birthday to all my USMC brothers and sisters.
0311, Sgt. E-5, 1965-1969

linesiders · 11 November 2014, 02:27 AM

From the Halls of Chapultepec!

HBD USMC, Thank you all that served, past and present

Frosty · 11 November 2014, 05:23 AM

10 November 2014

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

In his birthday greeting 70 years ago, General Alexander Vandegrift, our 18th Commandant noted that, “A Birthday is a fitting time to peer backward – and forward.” That year, Marines reflected on an extraordinary year in combat during their amphibious drive across the Pacific. Despite the challenges and the horrific conditions, Marines prevailed at Guam, Saipan, and Peleliu. On 10 November 1944, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishment – confident in their ability to meet future challenges.

In 2004, 20,000 Marines deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq – many Marines celebrated the birthday in places like Fallujah, Ramadi, and Al Qaim while decisively engaged in combat. That year, Marines also responded to crisis in the Pacific following a tsunami which claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people. On 10 November 2004, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishments – confident in their ability to meet future challenges.
As we celebrate our 239th birthday, Marines are in combat in Afghanistan. Since we last gathered to celebrate our Corps’ birthday, we also responded to crises in the Philippines, South Sudan, Libya, and Iraq.

Some things change. This year found us in different climes and places that our predecessors in 1944 and 2004. We have adapted our organization, training, and equipment to the ever-changing operating environment. Some things remain the same. Marines attacked this year’s challenges with the same courage, commitment, loyalty, self-sacrifice, and adaptability as their predecessors in Peleliu and Fallujah. For that reason, on 10 November 2014, we Marines can look back with pride on our accomplishments- confident in our ability to meet future challenges.

Thanks for who you are and what you do. Happy Birthday Marines.

Semper Fidelis,

J. F. Dunford, Jr.
General, U.S. Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps

Semper Fi

GradyPhilpott · 15 November 2014, 10:08 AM

Semper Fidelis!

10 November 2014, 11:08 PM	#1
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Happy 239th Birthday USMC Seller Fi to all of my USMC brethren...Hoo Rah! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 November 2014, 12:31 AM	#2
never2late "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jerry Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 116610LN Posts: 827	Thank you HL65 and Semper-Fi, Happy Birthday to all my USMC brothers and sisters. 0311, Sgt. E-5, 1965-1969 __________________ "You, you and you, panic . . . the rest of you follow me!" Unknown Gunnery Sergeant, Vietnam 1966. Rolex, Sub 126610LN Omega Seamaster 300M Diver, Doxa Sub 200 Tudor Black Bay Bronze, Tudor Pelagos, (Blue).

11 November 2014, 02:27 AM	#3
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	From the Halls of Chapultepec! HBD USMC, Thank you all that served, past and present __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

11 November 2014, 05:23 AM	#4
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	10 November 2014 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS In his birthday greeting 70 years ago, General Alexander Vandegrift, our 18th Commandant noted that, “A Birthday is a fitting time to peer backward – and forward.” That year, Marines reflected on an extraordinary year in combat during their amphibious drive across the Pacific. Despite the challenges and the horrific conditions, Marines prevailed at Guam, Saipan, and Peleliu. On 10 November 1944, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishment – confident in their ability to meet future challenges. In 2004, 20,000 Marines deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq – many Marines celebrated the birthday in places like Fallujah, Ramadi, and Al Qaim while decisively engaged in combat. That year, Marines also responded to crisis in the Pacific following a tsunami which claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people. On 10 November 2004, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishments – confident in their ability to meet future challenges. As we celebrate our 239th birthday, Marines are in combat in Afghanistan. Since we last gathered to celebrate our Corps’ birthday, we also responded to crises in the Philippines, South Sudan, Libya, and Iraq. Some things change. This year found us in different climes and places that our predecessors in 1944 and 2004. We have adapted our organization, training, and equipment to the ever-changing operating environment. Some things remain the same. Marines attacked this year’s challenges with the same courage, commitment, loyalty, self-sacrifice, and adaptability as their predecessors in Peleliu and Fallujah. For that reason, on 10 November 2014, we Marines can look back with pride on our accomplishments- confident in our ability to meet future challenges. Thanks for who you are and what you do. Happy Birthday Marines. Semper Fidelis, J. F. Dunford, Jr. General, U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps Semper Fi __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

15 November 2014, 10:08 AM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Semper Fidelis! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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