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Friday, November 10. 2017

Semper Fidelis: 242 Years and Going Strong

Today is the 242nd birthday of the Marine Corps. There's good reasons we're the few and the proud, and feared by our nation's enemies and respected by our nation's friends. Those of weak spine and mind may resent those of us who are not, but they are not the ones first called to charge forward, known to win. Instead weaklings guard their own rears (sometimes).




Posted by Bruce Kesler at 00:01 | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)

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Thanks for that, Bruce. I'll admit to mixed feelings during my four years in the Corps. But as I age and with every passing day I feel so privileged, nay honored, to have been allowed to be a Marine for this great Country. What an experience.

XRay Actual, 3rd Plt, Mike 3/9, SVN, 67/68.

Semper Fidelis
#1 XRay on 2017-11-10 09:26 (Reply)
I was never called to serve, but I appreciate all who did. I had an uncle who fought with the Marines in four battles in the South Pacific.
I am proud to say that I live in the country defended by the U.S. Marines.
Semper Fi and thank you.
#2 Frank on 2017-11-10 19:15 (Reply)
Happy Birthday Bruce!

Myself, I protected the beaches of Southern California from the Soviet Menace in the mid '80's. I was in MAG-16 stationed at Tustin back when it was a helicopter base.
#3 Mike (Link) on 2017-11-10 21:18 (Reply)

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