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Topic started on 10-11-2008 @ 11:51 AM by EyesWideShut

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Today Marks the 233rd Birthday of The United States Marine Corps , I wanted to post this for my fellow Marines in celebration of our heritage and for civilians who may not know the importance of this date. Regardless of your political views , the fact remains that we still have many service members overseas in two wars. I ask that you all keep these Americans in your thoughts and prayers until they are home.

Semper Fi

Cpl/0231
USMC
1998-2001

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reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 11:53 AM by marg6043

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be celebrating tonight in my gala dress with my husband and daughter.

We are going to have a great night.

I will try to save some of that birthday cake for all of you.

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 11:54 AM by emsed1

Semper Fi and thank you all for your service.

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 11:56 AM by EyesWideShut

reply to post by marg6043

The Ball is the Best Marg! , Enjoy & Be safe

Semper Fi

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 11:58 AM by jam321

233 years isn't old, we are just getting started.

Happy Birthday to all you Jarheads.

Take it easy with the alcohol, you wouldn't want to spill any.

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 12:03 PM by marg6043

EyesWideShut, I will be safe, but we have been celebrating for most of the last 30 years and is been fine so far.

I love the ceremony I can not get tire of that, last year we went to all three of our local birthday balls.

But this year we are only going to one.

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 12:05 PM by EyesWideShut

reply to post by jam321

I don't drink much anymore but tonight and new years eve are my two exceptions! In Lieu of Tun Tavern , myself and a couple of old buddies will be knocking back a few yuenglings here in jersey. All Are Welcome!!!

Semper Fi Jam

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 12:09 PM by elevatedone

*hand salute* *ready two...*

Thank You Marines, your service doesn't go unoticed.

God Bless.

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 12:12 PM by EyesWideShut

reply to post by marg6043

30 Years!!! , :::Uses DI Voice::: That's Outstanding!!! , I did my four years with 3rd battalion , 3rd Marines, 3rd Mar Div , and then transferred to 1st Civ Div. I DO miss going to the Ball (the only time I'd wear my blues) and the camaraderie. Truly a Band of Brothers.

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 12:17 PM by marg6043

So you are a Jarhead after all

My husband retired in 98, but as with many people that has spend a big part of their lives in the military, my husband first two years after retirement didn't wanted to be anywhere near of a military base, but guess what you can not take that military training out of a soldier, he is back again working as a civilian in the base since then.

And we get to enjoy the birthday balls also.

What else can I get to wear flashy gowns.

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 12:31 PM by EyesWideShut

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That's what happens!!! , I Used to say "I want to be able to clean my room because it's dirty , not because it's thursday" (Field Day)
I'm happy being a civilian and I have a different understanding of the world now & life in general. (I joined at 18) But sometimes a part of me wishes he was overseas... It has nothing to do with being a war mongerer , It has more to do with not wanting to let your brothers down over there. It's a strange feeling of helplessness. Hard to describe.

Here's another one of my favorite quotes.

"Marines are about the most peculiar breed of human beings I have ever witnessed. They treat their service as if it were some kind of cult, plastering their emblem on almost everything they own, making themselves up to look like insane fanatics with haircuts ungentlemanly short, worshipping their Commandant almost as if he were a god, and making weird animal noises like a band of savages. They will fight like rabid dogs at the drop of a hat just for the sake of a little action and are the cockiest SOB's I have ever known. Most have the foulest mouths and drink well beyond a man's normal limits. But, their high spirits and sense of brotherhood set them apart and generally speaking the United States Marines I have come in contact with are the most professional soldiers and the finest men I have had the pleasure to meet."

Anonymous Canadian Citizen 1969.

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reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 12:38 PM by Anonymous ATS

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 10:19 PM by EyesWideShut

With 45 minutes left our Birthday has come to an end , but not the drinking =).... Be safe all

Semper Fi

reply posted on 10-11-2008 @ 10:24 PM by semperfortis

HORAHHHHHH

Semper Fi

USMC Cpl
STA Plt

Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines!!!!

Semper

reply posted on 11-11-2008 @ 09:24 AM by marg6043

Well I have to post, my experience from last night (without pictures)

The ceremony was very nice, they did a presentation of past styles of uniforms and I enjoy that very much.

It was a last minute change on the guess speaker so rether than getting the USMC commandant we had the Assistant commandant instead.

Still he seemed like a very nice person and did the electric slide with us.

The night was full of dancing, laughter and enjoyment, I am so tire still all I want to do is sleep.

reply posted on 11-11-2008 @ 03:22 PM by EyesWideShut

reply to post by marg6043

Awesome Marg! , I'm glad you had a great Ball. Good news!!!.... Only 364 days till the next one =). Since today is Veterans Day , I want to thank ALL of our brothers and sisters that proudly served in our armed forces!

"All gave some , Some gave all"

"I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"

Semper Fi

reply posted on 11-11-2008 @ 04:10 PM by marg6043

Thanks but my husband and I have so much fun we are planning to attend one more on next Friday, usually our local base have three separate balls so we may get one more.

reply posted on 10-11-2009 @ 05:26 PM by EyesWideShut

Today is that day again =