SUBJECT: 2D MARINE DIVISION ANNIVERSARY
Date Signed: 1/31/2017 | ALMARS Number: 002/17
ALMARS : 002/17
R 311814Z JAN 17
ALMAR 002/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/SUBJECT: 2D MARINE DIVISION ANNIVERSARY//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  On behalf of all Marines, I(apostrphe)m honored to congratulate the Marines and Sailors of the 2d Marine on the 76th anniversary of the division(apostrphe)s activation.
2.  Born on 1 February 1941, Marines and Sailors of the “Follow Me” division have courageously answered our Nation(apostrphe)s call and contributed significantly to the storied history of our Corps.  The legacy of valor and steadfast fidelity this division began on the coral beaches of Tarawa, Saipan, and Tinian, has carried through in Lebanon, Panama, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.  In every action, 2d Marine Division has earned its motto, “second to none.”
3.  As we commemorate this anniversary, we honor all of the Marines and Sailors of 2d Marine Division who have fought valiantly, endured great hardship and, in some cases, made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation.  We celebrate your many achievements and take great pride in your rich heritage.
4.  Happy Anniversary and Semper Fidelis, Robert B. Neller, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps.//