Hey, just wanted to wish a happy belated 222d birthday to the US Marine Corps - forgot to give them my best wishes back in July
And don't feel bad about taking that 15 year break between 1783-1798 - just like at Belleau Wood, the Army covered down for you while you took a knee
And don't feel bad about taking that 15 year break between 1783-1798 - just like at Belleau Wood, the Army covered down for you while you took a knee
Look, it's a long and proud tradition for the services to snark at each other. In particular, the Army has a tradition of snarking at their Marine Corps cousins - yes the Army recognizes only the Navy as its sibling - the USMC and Air Force are cousins
And fine, if you don't want to believe me, here, have this officer snark from a major in the 9th Infantry in World War I: 
And if that wasn't enough, here's some genuine enlisted snark from Army troops in the Pacific in WWII.
This one's a two-fer, aimed at both service cousins at the same time
This one's a two-fer, aimed at both service cousins at the same time
The amount of shade thrown between Soldiers and Marines in their battles over the years could be used by the entire Air Force to sit in so that they don't get their tender skin burnt
Marine Corps press releases alone have seen more action than any part of the Space Force, ever
Marine Corps press releases alone have seen more action than any part of the Space Force, ever
Did you know that the red stripe on Marine Corps trousers comes from 19th century typeface that used to washout from black to red when it was in the sun too long?
Or that "devil dog" comes from a derivation of "newshounds," because Marines were always seen talking to reporters?
Or that "devil dog" comes from a derivation of "newshounds," because Marines were always seen talking to reporters?
Some more USMC lore...
The Mameluke sword was actually bought in a shop in DC and the Marines who made up the story never bought another drink in their lives
It was a Marine who taught the Navy SEALs what book deals were
The Mameluke sword was actually bought in a shop in DC and the Marines who made up the story never bought another drink in their lives
It was a Marine who taught the Navy SEALs what book deals were
Ok, ok, I'm done
In closing:
No fiercer enemies, no better friends: here's to the US Marine Corps
Happy 245th birthday, you crazy kids
Try not to burn down the Pentagon
In closing:
No fiercer enemies, no better friends: here's to the US Marine Corps
Happy 245th birthday, you crazy kids
Try not to burn down the Pentagon
(for those thinking I was kidding about my original Belleau Wood comment: I was not. From June 16-21, all 3 battalions of the 7th Infantry from the @3rd_Infantry replaced the Marine Brigade in Belleau Wood to allow them time to take on replacements & refit)
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