Happy Birthday!

[Sammah]

Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. That's right, November 10th will be the Marine's 230th Birthday. In honor of that, we celebrate with the Marine Corps ball and other festive type of things. So fill your cup, cheers, and enjoy the freedom that we fight so well for to keep.

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{Birthday Message from The Commandant of the United States Marine Corps}

On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines marking the birth of our United States Marine Corps. As Major General Lejeune's message reminds us, the ensuing genreations of Marines would come to signify all taht is highest in warfighting excellence and military virtue. Each November as Marines the world over celebrate the birth of our Corps, we pay tribute to that long line of "Soldiers of the Sea" and the illustrious legacy they have handed down to us.

This past year has been one of continuous combat operations overseas and distinguished service here at home - a year of challenges that have brought out the very best in our Corps. In Iraq and Afghanistan, Marine courage and mastery of complex and chaotic environments have truly made a difference in the lives of millions. Marine compassion and flexibility provided humanitarian assistance to thousands in the wake of the South East Asian Tsunami, and here at home, Marines with AAVs, helicopters, and sometimes with their bare hands saved hundreds of our own fellow Americans in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Across the full spectrum of operations, you have showcased that Marines create stability in an unstable world, and have reinforced our Corps' reputation for setting the standard of excellence.

The sense of honor, courage, and patriotism that epitomized those who answered that first call to arms two hundred and thirty years ago is stilly indelibly imprinted on our ranks today. In commemorating our anniversary, let us strengthen our ties to the past by paying homage to those who have gone before us. As we honor the sacrifices of our wounded and fallen comrades, our commitment to one another remains unshakeable. We take special pride in the actions of the Marines now serving in harm's way, and rededicate ourselves to the service of our Nation and our Corps.

Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis, and Keep Attacking!

M.W.Hagee
General, United States Marine Corps

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Yep, Happy Birthday. As a Marine, I take pride in the uniforms and the titles that I wear every day, and the things I have heard so far just remind me every day why I'm doing what i'm doing, knowing that If I had a chance to go back in time, I'd change nothing. Here's a quick picture for yesterday's ball for my wife, but the real pictures will come next Tuesday at my Marine Corps Ball, so expect more to come.



Everyone drink up, it's on me. ^^

LCpl Dib
0121/USMC

"America's 911"

[Old Dave]

Finally a round on you *Drink's*

[Raditzu]

*raises beer*

[Super Buu]

Dude... You do NOT shot JD! JD is to be sipped in a gentlemanly fashion, possibly mixed with the finest of aerated beverages.

Cheers to you Marines!

[Toshiro]

pfft, you dun shit all for me....

*get's M16 stuck agasint side of head*

ok... I love you...

*drinks*

[Super Buu]

Originally posted by Lord Slug

Originally posted by Super Buu
Dude... You do NOT shot JD! JD is to be sipped in a gentlemanly fashion, possibly mixed with the finest of aerated beverages.

Cheers to you Marines!

you suck at life. JD is supposed to be done in shots. Good whisky is supposed to be done by sipping...

Screw you, to truly appreciate a drink it must be supped in the most gentlemantly fashion. Not downed like some common ale.

Anyway, lets not bring this topic over to discussing the merits of JD Unless Vegeta wants it to be that way.

[Bra]

*Salute*

"Who Dares Wins"

<.<

What? No, I said Semper Fi. *Cough*

Thanks for doing your part to make the world a better place, Veg.

[Ruhiel]

All of us here in the US owe you all a great deal. Happy Birthday US Marine Corps

[Hellfighter 17]

*salute*

[Reijin]

Sam, anyone ever tell you that you are a walking talking billboard for the Marines?

Seriously though, Marines rock. They get to climb rock walls that are hundreds of feet off of the ground with nothing but their hands, and when they get to the top they can pull out bastard swords and fight off massive dragons and dodge through insane obsticle courses. When its all done, they can turn around, salute, and magically a tight ass uniform surrounds their air ridden bodies. They are like the Power Rangers of the current timeline. Its BAADASSSS.

[Super Buu]

Originally posted by Reijin
Seriously though, Marines rock. They get to climb rock walls that are hundreds of feet off of the ground with nothing but their hands, and when they get to the top they can pull out bastard swords and fight off massive dragons and dodge through insane obsticle courses. When its all done, they can turn around, salute, and magically a tight ass uniform surrounds their air ridden bodies. They are like the Power Rangers of the current timeline. Its BAADASSSS.

Where do I sign up?

[Reijin]

Speaking of which, Captain Jack died on Oct 22nd

"Dream a dream, lover take me in your dream, take me anywhere you please, boy you're making me scream"

*cues Rad for the xXxtreme*

[Raz]

Captain Jack Dansu of Inexpressible Overwhelming Awesomeness

/DDR roxorz teh post

[Piccolo Daimoun]

My character got drunk for you too.

[Raditzu]

Originally posted by Reijin
*cues Rad for the xXxtreme*

Do you like to scream? HEY! I like to scream, baby. Do you like to scream? HO! So scream it out!

[Drake]

Happy Birthday and keep protecting Canada you Marines you :O

[Bra]

Originally posted by Trunks
Happy Birthday and keep protecting Canada you Marines you :O

Lord knows we can't do it ourselves.

[Drake]

Originally posted by Bra

Originally posted by Trunks
Happy Birthday and keep protecting Canada you Marines you :O

Lord knows we can't do it ourselves.

We're lovers, not fighters!

[Bardock]

Silly Canadians.


Happy birthday to the Marines. They have the conviction to actually protect the freedoms I take for granted every day. I respect what you do.

[Sammah]

My Motivation that keeps me doing what I do:



Being attacked on our own soil. They got us, we fell apart, but never will we stay broken. Regroup, plan out, and counter anything that comes along the way. Here's a poem I wrote the day after 9/11.

9/11 Dedication
The sunlight rises, morning still fresh.
8 o`clock rolls, no one knew what was next.
The twin towers stood tall, shining with glory.
Next came death`s call, couldn`t believe what was before me.
The TV must`ve been deceiving, my heart just crashed.
Tears began to fall, I could hear cries from the ash.
I drop to my knees, remembering my past.
My whole life flashed before me, how could the towers collapse?
It just couldn`t be, my dreams were hazy.
Unfocused, I couldn`t think, my vision got lazy.
They tried to help, but got cought, their courage was amazing.
Now 5000 plus were gone, lives that we cherished.
Our loved ones, our city, our own heart even perished.
But with loss, we grew strong, learning from our mistakes.
We mourn for the lost, but our goals weren`t misplaced.
We stood up tall, and looked death in the face.
We`ll fight back and defeat terror in this race.
Turn this battle into a chase, then you`ll know not to fuk with the United States.
-Sam