Kishoshima Dragonash Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Ever since 1 November 1921, it has been a standing order that three things take place on the birthday of the Marine Corps every 10th November. First, a formation is held by every Marine Command across the globe given the safety of the Marines under their charge. Second, the Birthday Message written by General John A Lejeune is read as a reminder of who the Marines were, who they are, and who they will be. Finally, there is a traditional cutting of cake whereby the eldest Marine present, passes the first piece to the youngest Marine Present. This signifies the act of passing the duty of the Corps, the passing of knowledge, and the passing of tradition on to the next generation.In Ordo, we hold a very similar tradition. Every 5th November we gather, we remember, and we pass on everything we've learned to the next generation. The ceremony held earlier tonight during the Group Meeting, to me, completes two of the three standing orders for Marines, I offer the third part for all of our Marines here in Ordo, at home with their families, or abroad serving their Country and their Corps. I know it's a few days early but I'll be at work on the 236th birthday of the Marine Corps and will celebrate it in my own way. Semper Fi Marines.MARINE CORPS ORDERSNo. 47 (Series 1921)HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPSWashington, November 1, 1921759. The following will be read to the command on the 10th of November, 1921, and hereafter on the 10 November of every year. Should the order not be received by the 10th of November, 1921, itwill be read upon receipt. (1) On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of ContinentalCongress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name "Marine". In memory of them it isfitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind theglories of its long and illustrious history. (2) The record of our corps is one which will bear comparison with that of the most famousmilitary organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence theMarine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to theArgonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war, and in the long eras of tranquility at home,generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in everycorner of the seven seas, that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security. (3) In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our corps, Marines have acquitted themselveswith the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term "Marine" has cometo signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue. (4) This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have receivedfrom those who preceded us in the corps. With it we have also received from them the eternal spiritwhich has animated our corps from generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark ofthe Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equalto every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our Nation willregard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers ofthe Sea" since the founding of the Corps.JOHN A. LEJEUNE,Major General Commandant75705—21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSergal Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Veterans Day coming soon! 11-11-11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksson Foxtrot Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Lest we forget;Remembrance Day for the Commonwealth Nations. 11-11-11Armistice Day for the Allied countries of WW1. 11-11-11Veterans Day for the US. 11-11-11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoza Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 My father and I often spend these kinds of days hanging out with each other, Veterans day especially, as we're both veterans, and I joined primarily because of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desereck Creeggan Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 God damn you Skyrim why you so ... on a holiday that means something ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Reisman Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 God damn you Skyrim why you so ... on a holiday that means something ...Oh shit, you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
