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1. #1
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:44 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

   Happy Birthday Marines.

   From a 20+ year Air Force Vet

2. #2
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm, rommsey said:

   Happy Birthday!

   Semper Fi.

   From the Halls of Montezuma
   To the Shores of Tripoli;
   We fight our country’s battles
   In the air, on land and sea;
   First to fight for right and freedom
   And to keep our honor clean;
   We are proud to claim the title
   of United States Marine.

   Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze
   From dawn to setting sun;
   We have fought in ev’ry clime and place
   Where we could take a gun;
   In the snow of far-off Northern lands
   And in sunny tropic scenes;
   You will find us always on the job–
   The United States Marines.

   Here’s health to you and to our Corps
   Which we are proud to serve
   In many a strife we’ve fought for life
   And never lost our nerve;
   If the Army and the Navy
   Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;
   They will find the streets are guarded
   By United States Marines.

3. #3
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:47 pm, tre said:

   Semper Fi!

   Thank you to all who have served, in any and all branches of our armed forces.

4. #4
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:48 pm, zorro said:

   Happy Birthday USMC! Thanks for being there. God Bless you all.

5. #5
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, letget said:

   Happy birthday to our wonderful Marine Corps. Thank all for your service to our Republic. Thank your families also. God Bless America!
   L

6. #6
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, CantCureStupid said:

   Semper Fi!

   From an old Army broad. God bless.

7. #7
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:50 pm, jwm said:

   To my cousins, uncles, grandfathers and other family members, thank you again for serving our country as Marines. My apologies from my father and I for choosing the Navy. Thank you to all Marines, past and present.

8. #8
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:50 pm, Paul Revere said:

   Happy birthday! And thank you!

9. #9
   On November 10th, 2008 at 12:52 pm, b-cat said:

   God loves the USMC! Happy birthday, Marines.

10. #10
    On November 10th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, Southpaw said:

    Happy Birthday Marines. Thank you.

    “You read about Samson, all from his birth
    He was the strongest man ever has lived on earth
    One day while Samson was walking along
    Looked down on the ground he saw an old jaw bone
    Then he stretched out his arm and his chains broke like threads
    And when he got to move, ten thousand was dead

    If I had my way
    If I had my way
    If I had my way
    I would tear this whole building down

    Now Samson and the lion, they got in attack
    And Samson he crawled up on the lion’s back
    You read about this lion, he killed a man with his paws
    Samson got hands up round the lion’s jaws
    He ripped that beast, killed him dead
    And the bees made honey in the lion’s head

    If I had my way
    If I had my way
    If I had my way
    I would tear this whole building down”

    Samson and Delilah by various artists

11. #11
    On November 10th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, MtsEdge said:

    God bless our Marines. Thank you for all you do to keep our nation safe and strong.

12. #12
    On November 10th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, cpodug said:

    The daughter of a good friend of mine recently enlisted in the Marines. This is her first Marine Birthday. Semper Fi and Bravo Zulu. To all true Marines, past, present and future, may you always have fair winds and following seas, and my the wind be always at your back.

13. #13
    On November 10th, 2008 at 12:59 pm, BobonStatenIsland said:

    It is unfortunalte that these brave men and women will have to salute a Commander and Chief that hates the military.

14. #14
    On November 10th, 2008 at 12:59 pm, sfcmac said:

    Just a reminder: Tommorrow is VETERAN’s DAY.

15. #15
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:00 pm, Kevin from Ohio in Virginia said:

    To my fellow Marines:

    Semper fi! Happy birthday, and happy birthday Chesty Puller, wherever you are!

    To those who have said their thank you’s:

    You’re most welcome. It was an honor and a pleasure to serve the greatest country God ever put on His green earth.

16. #16
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:01 pm, bfly1133 said:

    Thanks for posting this Michelle. I just wished my dad a Happy Marine Corps Birthday! He served in Vietnam…and once a Marine, always a Marine. Sometimes I think this birthday is more important than his real birthday.

    To all the men and women who serve, and especially the few and the proud, thank you for your service and protection. Semper Fi!

17. #17
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pm, pianoman said:

    Always faithful.
    Truer words may never have been uttered by man.

    God bless and keep the United States Marines! Happy birthday!

18. #18
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:04 pm, WestCoastCoconut said:

    Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!

    “Being a Marine is a state of mind. It’s an experience some have likened more to a calling than a profession. Being a Marine is not a job, not a paycheck; it’s not an occupational specialty. It’s no male or female, majority or minority. Nor is it a rank insignia. Stars, bars, or chevrons are only indicators of the responsibility of authority we hold at a given time. Rather, being a Marine comes from the eagle, globe, and anchor tattooed on the soul of every one of us who wears the Marine Corps uniform. It’s a searing mark on our innermost being, which comes after the right of passage through boot camp or Officer Candidate School. When a young man or woman is allowed for the first time to say “ I’m a United States Marine”, unlike physical or psychological scars, which over time will tend to heal and fade in intensity, the eagle, globe, and anchor only grow more defined, more intense the longer you are a Marine.”
    -Lt.Col. Jeffrey Wilkinson as quoted in the December 1997 issue of Marine Corps Gazette.

19. #19
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:06 pm, Fenguri said:

    Happy Birthday and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifices made to keep me free and safe!

    God bless you all!

20. #20
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:06 pm, MtsEdge said:

    O/T, my Sunday School class (3-5 year olds) made some cards for PFC Hunter Levine which we will be sending this week.

21. #21
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:07 pm, jasetaro said:

    Happy Birthday Marines!

    Thank you.

    “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they’ve made a difference to the world…The Marines don’t have that problem.”

    - Ronald Reagan

22. #22
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pm, Jarhead said:

    I woud like to say Happy Birthday to my fellow Marines and to also thank everyone who has remembered our beloved Marine Corps on this our 233rd Birthday. OOHRAHH and Semper Fi!

23. #23
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:16 pm, gippergirl said:

    “Theirs is not to reason why
    Theirs is just to do or die…”
    ~Charge of the Light Brigade

    Happy Birthday Marines!
    From one very proud, thankful, blessed American

24. #24
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:18 pm, tuffy said:

    Happy Birthday to You!

    I’m so proud of you. God bless the Corps.

25. #25
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:23 pm, BobK said:

    Happy birthday Jarheads. You have, and still do our country proud.

    BobK
    US Army
    1961-1967

26. #26
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:24 pm, rightisright said:

    Happy Birthday Marines and thank you for all you do in protecting America and her freedoms…Bless you all.

27. #27
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:27 pm, JohnnyD said:

    (wiping a tear from my eye)

    Thanks for posting that video Michelle. That is one outstanding message.

    And to all you Marines here, Happy Birthday!

    God Bless all of you for taking up the Cause of Freedom.

    Makes me very proud to be American!!!

28. #28
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:32 pm, rooster said:

    Semper Fi Marines

    rooster
    US Army 1982-2006

29. #29
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:32 pm, Christian Soldier said:

    The Marines where sent to fight the Barbary pirates by Jefferson…
    The Barbary pirates started taking hostages for ransom during the War of 1812-They probably thought that the new US would not fight on two fronts – WRONG:
    Madison sent the fleet / Marines again in 1815 with these words:
    “It is a settled policy of America, that as peace is better than war, war is better than tribute.
    The United States, while they wish for war with no nation, will buy peace with none.”

    We still have the Marines-
    Do we have a citizenry and elected officials with the same spine as Madison?
    We are in a very old war…

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR MARINES!!!!!

    C-CS

30. #30
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:33 pm, KCK said:

    From an Army dog, HB to the USMC. Stand tall.

31. #31
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:35 pm, TexasEngineer said:

    Happy Birthday to Our Beloved Corps.
    Semper Fi!
    Yes…I’m crying with pride and thanks.

32. #32
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:36 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    Happy Birthday to the Corp.

    Fight On.

33. #33
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:37 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    You have my humble thanks, folks. Your support of all our troops here and abroad you need to know will never be forgotten. I was not fortunate to receive such wonderful thoughts and thanks when I returned from Vietnam, but I did know that it would never happen again. You need to know you have given all of us the honor to serve you…. the true America. I use this name when I post, not to rub my status in anyone’s nose or to be arrogant. I decided to use it because I never thought it would be necessary to ever remember my training and experiences on our home front…. I was sadly mistaken. I use this name here , with Michelle’s permission, to tell all that I will never surrender.. never back down.. and will stand on the wall forever if need be. I refuse to keep my mouth shut because of a PC philosophy, I can’t. Sorry for the ramble, Semper Fidelis, Marines! Remember all, tomorrow , who serve and have served. I really love this country.

34. #34
    On November 10th, 2008 at 1:44 pm, Lan Astaslem said:

    AMERICA LOVES HER MARINES.

    Amen, and OOORAH! We love all you guys and gals. To those of you in harm’s way — come home safely to your families. You are a truly amazing bunch, and you make us proud every day! Thank you, and God bless you.

35. #35
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:06 pm, JDinTX said:

    Thanks Michelle for posting this. Semper Fi to all my fellow Marines past, present and future. I wish my dad was still alive to celebrate. He spent his 18th birthday landing on Iwo Jima and he was so proud when I enlisted. I hope all Marines and all military personnel stay safe. For all you posting, thanks and please remember all veterans tomorrow.

36. #36
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:07 pm, DiamondMair said:

    From a former Marine, spouse of a former Marine, daughter of a retired officer of Marines, thank you all …………….

    Semper Fi’
    DM

37. #37
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:08 pm, MacEamonn said:

    Happy Birthday Devil Dogs where ever you may be!!!!

38. #38
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:17 pm, Just A Grunt said:

    You must see this video over on GoDaddy dot com. It is awesome and I am glad to see somebody get it right in this day and age..

39. #39
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:23 pm, MoGal said:

    Thank you, Marines, and God bless you and keep you. Happy 233rd Birthday.

40. #40
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:25 pm, formerwm said:

    As a former Woman Marine, I love the Corps and all who serve, past and present. Thanks to all of them! I think we have a battle ahead so we must all remain vigilant and true to our great nation.

    God Bless the Corps and all our veterans.

    Semper Fi!

41. #41
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:26 pm, Lindsay said:

    My only answer as to why the Marines get the toughest jobs is because the average Leatherneck is a much better fighter. He has far more guts, courage, and better officers… These boys out here have a pride in the Marine Corps and will fight to the end no matter what the cost.
    2nd Lt. Richard C. Kennard, Peleliu, World War II

    Happy Birthday and thank you, always, to our US Marines.

    I am the proud daughter of a US Marine, World War II, Pacific Theater

42. #42
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:35 pm, BobUSMC said:

    Happy 233rd Birthday to my Marine Corps!!

    Semper Fidelis!

43. #43
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:48 pm, CleanGuy said:

    Thanks to all Marines for their service!

44. #44
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:49 pm, goodforlaughs said:

    God Bless Our Marines! God Bless America! Thanks to all of our military currently serving, our veterans and especially those who paid the ultimate price!

    John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

45. #45
    On November 10th, 2008 at 2:52 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    formerwm

    May I say a special Ooohrah and Semper Fidelis, backatcha, maam?

46. #46
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:14 pm, oldbuckaroo said:

    Congrats on a job well done Marines!

    Carry on.

    OldBuckaroo
    US Army 68-71

47. #47
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:23 pm, torabora said:

    Hey?! Where are the trolls?

    Happy Birthday USMC.

48. #48
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:25 pm, mchristian said:

    God bless the US Marines.

49. #49
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:25 pm, gippergirl said:

    Hey?! Where are the trolls?

    to quote Michelle, they are staring cow-eyed with their drool cups at The Obama as he tours The White House…

50. #50
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:34 pm, war9093 said:

    Happy Birthday Marines from a ex Army grunt!

    Here’s a link to a letter at Blackfive from The Lion of Fallujah to the Children of a Fallen Friend

    http://www.blackfive.net/main/2008/11/usmc-birthday-.html

51. #51
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:41 pm, TMoney said:

    Thank you all. And would I do it again?
    You bet your sweet bippy – in a heartbeat.

    A most sincere Gratitude to all Vets on their Day! May our flag fly free – always, under God.

52. #52
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:46 pm, right_on said:

    Happy birthday to us! Semper Fi, Marines!!

53. #53
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:46 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Trolls are afraid of Marines….. I had, just had to say that…..lol

54. #54
    On November 10th, 2008 at 3:48 pm, obdurate said:

    Happy Birthday Marines! Not to change the subject but Ollie North a Marine and Great American would be a good choice for the RNC chair

55. #55
    On November 10th, 2008 at 4:10 pm, Leatherneck said:

    Let Me Hear Your WAR CRY!

    KILL!

    Now, fall out for the 5 mile formation run! To slow, get back here! Now, fall out!

    Are you waiting for your Mommie to come help you?

    C130 rolling down the strip,
    Take Charlie Company on a little trip,…

56. #56
    On November 10th, 2008 at 4:51 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Oh I just gotta:
    Cadence count:

    Paint my face all black and green,
    you won’t see me I’m a 1st Marine
    I slipped and slithered in through the night
    you won’t see me till I’m ready to fight
    you’ll run in the bushes , you’ll try to hide
    that’s why you are sure to die
    you won’t see me till it’s too late
    a flash of my blade will be your fate

    Sound off…1.. 2
    Sound off 3.. 4
    bring it on down
    1,2,3,4 … 1.. 2 …… 3 4
    Ahhhhhh, thanks!

57. #57
    On November 10th, 2008 at 4:55 pm, Mulligan said:

    Happy Birthday Marines!
    Thank you for your gallant service, and God bless you and your families always. And thank you to all the military, active and retired, and to all military families.

58. #58
    On November 10th, 2008 at 4:56 pm, nbarry said:

    George Washington created the Marine Corps to be the best at amphibious warfare. Over the centuries, the Corps has been that and more, a source of national heroes and a source of national pride.

59. #59
    On November 10th, 2008 at 4:59 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Thanks for watching our 6. Happy Birthday!

    Affectionately,

    Mr. and Mrs. Soap

60. #60
    On November 10th, 2008 at 5:04 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Happy Birthday!

61. #61
    On November 10th, 2008 at 5:18 pm, JimC214 said:

    Running thru the jungle with my M 16. I’m a mean mother ****** I’m a U.S. Marine. Ohhrahhhhhhhh!

62. #62
    On November 10th, 2008 at 5:23 pm, Leatherneck said:

    I want to be a Drill Instructor,
    I want to shave off all my hair.

    I want to be a Drill Instructor,
    I want to wear that Smokey Bear!

    Sound off…

63. #63
    On November 10th, 2008 at 5:44 pm, ladcraig said:

    My dad was a marine. Well, he still is. Once a marine, always a marine. My mother-in-law was a marine. We live in Jacksonville, NC, home to Camp Lejeune MCB. I love marines. No better people on the earth than marines.

64. #64
    On November 10th, 2008 at 5:56 pm, Cameron said:

    Happy Birthday to my thousands of brothers and sisters.

65. #65
    On November 10th, 2008 at 7:19 pm, WaterBoyz said:

    Our son joined the Marines along with 5 of his buddies in the last months of their senior year of high school. There is a lot of Military in my wife’s family and my family. I grew up at Ft. Benning. Best guy I every hired was a formally active Marine.

    Happy Birthday.

    And on the eighth day God created the Marines.
    When the World dials 911 at 3AM … the Marines answer the phone.

66. #66
    On November 10th, 2008 at 7:33 pm, mhpaslay said:

    On November 10th, 2008 at 12:50 pm, jwm said:
    To my cousins, uncles, grandfathers and other family members, thank you again for serving our country as Marines. My apologies from my father and I for choosing the Navy. Thank you to all Marines, past and present.

    I don’t know if you’ll read this jwm but no apologies please. Even as a Marine, I can’t think of anything that would scare the hell out of me more than being on a naval combat vessel in the middle of a large battle. Like the song says “no where to run to baby, no where to hide.” So no apologies, you squids got BIG BRASS ONES! Semper Fideilis.

67. #67
    On November 10th, 2008 at 7:43 pm, mhpaslay said:

    Fideilis Fidelis; Doh!

68. #68
    On November 10th, 2008 at 8:52 pm, Joy said:

    Happy Birthday U.S. Marines!!!

69. #69
    On November 10th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, cubbiegal said:

    #36:
    Diamond Mair,
    It’s me-annoying little twerp(I only use “cubbiegal” here.
    Long time-no read.
    Semper Fi to you, Oink-he’s still “Oink”, and my husband Mike the former Marine-and all former Marines!
    *claps*

70. #70
    On November 10th, 2008 at 11:03 pm, DiamondMair said:

    Hey, CubbieGal!!

    I still check out where we first “met” – I don’t read comments, but check the news stories they post {of course, I DON’T post anything there myself – YOU know why! }

    We’re doing OK – spousal unit is still working all the time – I’m looking @ TMJ surgery as soon as we can get insurance to get their heads out of their nether regions – click on my name, it’ll take you to my little blog …………………… you’re welcome to visit & comment ………………..

    Semper Fi’
    DM

71. #71
    On November 11th, 2008 at 12:36 pm, twofoot said:

    First chance I have had to be on in a couple of days. Thought I would put up part of something I wrote a few years ago…

    What is it that makes the Corps itself so special? What sets it apart from the other branches of service?

    It can only be the individual Marines and how they themselves hold their Corps so dearly. Marines join the Corps searching for something more. They seek a challenge that cannot be found in the Navy, nor the Army. They seek the chance to earn a title that is very nearly sacred. People have often made jokes and disparaging remarks about Marines and their fanaticism. But it is that very fanaticism, the dedication to the Corps, the pride in having earned the title “Marine” that binds fellow Marines together. It is that fierce dedication that makes the Corps so special.

    A few years ago there was a young man walking across a parking lot with his father. This young man, who had just graduated Marine Corps boot camp, was filled with pride at having earned a title so few could lay claim to and was proudly wearing his uniform. Walking proud and tall beside his father, a Navy carrier veteran of Vietnam, the young man was stopped by an elderly gentleman. The old timer had to have been in his seventies, perhaps eighties, but there was fire in his eyes still. He took hold of this young Marines arm and squeezed tightly, telling him how proud he was to see that uniform. He talked to the young Marine for only a moment or two, letting the younger man know that the older man had worn the same uniform some fifty years earlier. As a veteran of the Pacific Campaign he wished the young Marine well in his travels. It was then that the young Marine realized just what it was to be bound to the honor of his predecessors. In a stunning moment of clarity the young Marine understood that the often talked about “brotherhood” was exactly that, and that he was bound to meet the expectations of those who had gone before him, just as those yet to come must be bound to meet the high expectations he holds for them. The bond Marines have to their Corps, the bond they have to each other is what makes Marines so special, what makes their Corps so special.

    Through its long history, filled with battle honors and peace time traditions, the Marine Corps has yet to let down the nation she defends. It is this dedication to honor, courage and commitment along with history and heroics that we honor on November 10th.

    To my fellow Marines past and present, I thank you for your dedication to Corps and country.

    Semper Fidelis

72. #72
    On November 12th, 2008 at 6:24 pm, Jean said:

    Semper Fidelis Marines!

    Yous are the best of the best. Everyone knows that… especially the girls, who turn out in droves to get a chance to kiss A Marine…

    Lucky sons of guns lol.