USMC History, 10 November 1921
10 November 1921:
This date marked the first formal commemoration of the birthday of the Marine Corps as 10 November. On 21 October 1921, Maj Edwin McClellan, OIC of the Historical Section, HQMC, sent a memo to MajGen Commandant John A. Lejeune, suggesting that the original birthday of 10 November 1775 be declared a Marine Corps holiday to be celebrated throughout the Corps. Accordingly, on 1 Nov 1921, Gen Lejeune issued Marine Corps Order No. 47 summarizing the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps, and directed that it be read to every command each 10 November.
Today in Marine Corps History. Happy Birthday Marines!
USMC History, 8 November 1990
8 November 1990:
President Bush announced that he planned to add more than 200,000 U.S. troops to those already deployed in Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf area. The number of Marines in the area would be doubled by the addition of II MEF units from the Corps' east coast bases, and the 5th MEB from California. Within the next two months, Marine strength in the objective area would increase to nearly 90,000 Marines.
Today in Marine Corps History.
USA Today Gun Control Poll
Own a Gun? Please Keep This Moving
Guess they were not happy with the poll results the first time, so USA today is running another one (Poll) ... vote now.
Attorney General, Eric Holder, has already said this is one of his major issues. He does not believe the 2nd Amendment gives individuals the right to bear arms. This takes literally 2 clicks to complete. Please vote on this gun issue question with USA Today. It will only take a few seconds of your time. Then pass the link on to all the pro-gun folks you know. Hopefully, these results will be published later this month. This upcoming year will become critical for gun owners with the Supreme Court's accepting the District of Columbia case against the right for individuals to bear arms.
Here's what you need to do:
First - vote on this: http://www.usatoday.com/news/quickquestion/2007/november/popup5895.htm
Second - launch it to other folks and have THEM vote - then we will see if the results get published.
Thanks to Gun lovers everywhere! Please Share, Share, Share!!
Bro Team Pill Battlefield 3 Video
Greetings gamers,
Tripymonk from the =R= Clan (Response Clan) sent me this video. (Thanks Tripy) It was waiting for me on XFire as I sat at my pc with my morning coffee. It's the Bro Team Pill Review of Battlefield 3. As I watched this video I almost spewed coffee all over the place! This video completely hilarious (if you enjoy this sort of thing), but it's not for kiddies. 18+ Content Rating, but the banter is funny. I hope you like it. I love Battlefield 3! But It does have it's moments, so I know you can relate.
Caution Adult Language.
USMC History, 1 November 1983
1 November 1983:
300 Marines of the 22d Marine Amphibious Unit staged an amphibious and helicopter landing on the island of Carriacou, 15 miles northeast of Grenada, in a search for Cuban military installations or personnel. 17 Grenadian soldiers were captured, and arms, ammunition, and training sites were found. The next day the 22d MAU left the Caribbean area and proceeded to Beirut, Lebanon to replace the 24th MAU.
Today in Marine Corps History.