United States Marine Corps Celebrates 237th
Birthday
Today the 237th birthday of the USMC
The US
Marine Corps has been an instrumental part of protecting the safety of American
families, our Constitution, and the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great
nation. From the Revolutionary War, to the wars we are still fighting in
Afghanistan and Iraq, Marines are there, fighting in the front lines, willing to
make the ultimate sacrifice, in defense of their homeland.
Approximately
20,000 Marines are part of the multinational coalition of over 98,000 troops in
Afghanistan. In Iraq, hundreds of Marines remain as part of the 50,000 strong
security and advisory force. Today is their birthday too, and they will not be
able to celebrate with their fellow Marines at USMC celebrations and balls held
around the country. Let's send them some care packages to show our support, and
wish them a happy birthday!
While some Marines can celebrate this
birthday, others must continue the fight! Show them your support!
"On
November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental
Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name "Marine". In
memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the
birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious
history."
This is how Marine Corps Birthday Message order No.
47 begins.
During 179 of the
235 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the
nation's enemies. Millions of hours of sacrifice have been dedicated to our
freedom and our peace. You may have the honor of personally knowing one of these
brave men or women who have answered the call of duty. More than likely though,
your liberties are being protected by an anonymous donor, a Marine.
Faceless and nameless that Marine's sole focus is for you and your
children. Today is the Marine Corps' birthday. Today you can put a name and face
to that selfless sacrifice. The name is Marine. Help
us honor our Marines and Armed Forces by celebrating this important date. You
may not see their faces and you may not know their names, but you can let them
know you're thinking about them by sending a care package full of thanks and
treats to remind them that we stand behind our troops.
VETERAN'S
DAY TOMORROW! SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
The
most important day of the year for the millions of Americans who have served
their country proudly over the years is almost upon us. Sunday, November 11th is
the day we recognize our military veterans, who have fought and sacrificed to
oppose our enemies and keep our nation free.
While thousands of troops
will be coming home by the end of the year, we still have a responsibility to
support them as they wrap up their mission in Iraq. But there are even more
thousands still serving in Afghanistan and they'll continue to fill an important
role into 2014 and beyond.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN WITH A
THOUGHTFUL CARE PACKAGE FROM HOME,
JUST A WAY TO SAY "THANKS" FOR EVERYTHING
THEY DO FOR US
