As an FMF corpsman who spent his entire Navy career wearing green (okay, you got me, desert tan, too) I want to take a moment to wish all Marines past and present , living or deceased, a very happy 233rd birthday of the Corps. Semper Fi, Teufelhunden. Keep on doing what y'all do best!!
Doc Ski
HM1(ret.) USN
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under a just God, cannot long retain it." Abraham Lincoln
Whiskey6
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There is no better man in the world than an FMF corpsman in my less than humble opinion. Thank you for your service to our Corps , to our Marines and to our country.
Semper fi, Dave
Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
"Some people spend an entire life time wondering if they made a difference, but the United States Marines don't have that problem."
Alpenflage
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Soon Brother, soon. Apologies for being UA from the meetings the edlest son decided he didn't want to have to wait the extra time plus Annapolis to get a shot at flying and was quitting NAP down in Newport after all the crap it took to get him into it in the first place. Kid's back in school after a ton of arm twisting, er I mean gentle persuation and compromise, and they got my rehab going finally. Someday I might resemble an abnormal facsimile of previously abnormal self. Gonna try for the December meeting unless it falls on Army-Navy day -- got tickets this year for me and the little man to see it in Philly!!! If December isn't a happening thing then the next! Semper Fi.
Doc Ski
HM1(ret.) USN
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under a just God, cannot long retain it." Abraham Lincoln
Grumpyoldman
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Yes, a hearty "Happy Birthday" to all the Leathernecks out there.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
SSgt1Shot
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Hi All. Hi all Marines both sides of the pond. Its my Corps 345th Birthday 28th, (1664) October. ''Once a Marine, always a Marine.'' Our corps have so much in common, even to the navy supplying medical support. Our medics have to attend the ' All Arms Course' to obtain the Green Beret of the Commandos before they can serve along side The Royal Marines. Looking forward to the next birthday party!!!!!!!
AlxUSMC
Armed Forces Europe, United States Member Since: December 04, 2008
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Happy birthday...you're absolutely right, even if you are a Royal Marine, Thai Marine, Phillipino Marine, or US Marine....once a Marine, always a Marine....Semper Fi~!
Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.