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Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis Marines!

November 10, 2020 will mark the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Dating back to 1775, just eight months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines. The newly formed Marine Corps’ purpose was to provide additional security and support for the Continental Navy. Led by Commandant Samuel Nicholas, the initial two battalions of Continental Marines performed gallantly during the Revolutionary War, but were disbanded by Congress following the war due to fiscal constraints...

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Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn passes a piece of the cake to the guest of honor, Lt. Gen. George W. Smith during the 245th Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 6. - Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn passes a piece of the cake to the guest of honor, Lt. Gen. George W. Smith during the 245th Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 6.

Marine Raiders Celebrate Corps’ 245th Birthday

Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrated the 245th Marine Corps Birthday a little differently than in years past by running a collective 245 miles and coming together for a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, November 6, 2020 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. COVID-19 restrictions have changed the way Marines across the globe are celebrating the Corps’ 245th birthday. The annual galas, held to commemorate the founding of Marine Corps, have been scaled back to ensure the health of the force while ensuring the most meaningful aspects of the festivities remain untouched. The decision to forego Marine Corps Ball ceremonies was announced in a memo from the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black...

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Marine Corps veteran honored for heroism in foiling attempted robbery

12/06/2024 - https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2024/12/04/marine-corps-veteran-honored-for-heroism-in-foiling-attempted-robbery/#google_vignette

Veterans Voices: Marine Corps granting Christmas wishes

12/04/2024 - https://whnt.com/veterans-voices/veterans-voices-marine-corps-granting-christmas-wishes/

Marines deploy NMESIS anti-ship system to the Pacific

12/02/2024 - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-nmesis-littoral-regiment/

F-35C stealth fighter makes combat debut with US Marine Corps air strikes

11/27/2024 - https://www.yahoo.com/news/f-35c-stealth-fighter-makes-210801748.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHUch3GP62QArilBnYsxIKcp3b1PJPrJW68wE5q_IfLiJ8SjXMGVatgOyq97lJYUpjmhcW4d2OE92TH2OrqTgnrGlavalma-P8yIt1sseDfOcPENbDs_FIuptXq6k0Hld7uda-LQlDZYaF_ilME1mUksTe4TYJorb7hhy0aEW4dC

USS Boxer and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit return home after conducting joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific

11/25/2024 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-11-24/uss-boxer-15th-meu-return-deployment-15952725.html