To all my Marines out there...

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United States Marines represent the best young men and women our nation has to offer. To be a Marine is to be a member of America's warrior class - to be one of the few who steps forward with the courage and conviction to face whatever dangers await. Our nation expects her Marines to be ready when the nation calls; to leave family and the comforts of home behind; to march into battle and thrive under austerity; and to come home under a victory pennant.

From Al Anbar in the west of Iraq, to Helmand province in the south of Afghanistan, our Corps of Marines can always expect to be found where the fight is toughest. Such is our history. Today, as we write the final chapter on our victory in Iraq, we will increasingly take the fight to the enemy in Afghanistan and add new pages to our legacy in places called Delaram, now Zad, and Garmsir. One day, we will return to our naval heritage and patrol the high seas with our Navy brothers. Such is our future.

As we celebrate our Corps' 234th birthday, we first pause to reflect and pay tribute to those Marines who have given the last full measure in defense of freedom. We extend our deepest gratitude to our Marine Corps families - the unsung heroes who endure hardship and sacrifice so that we are able to go forward and accomplish any mission. We extend our appreciation to our countrymen who have answered our every need. And we celebrate the magnificent men and women who willingly and selflessly continue to go into harm's way to protect this great nation.

To all who have gone before, to those who wear the uniform today, and to the families that give us the strength to forge ahead - I wish you all a heartfelt happy 234th birthday!

Semper Fidelis! James T. Conway, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps
 
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Yes, Happy B-day Devil Dogs from the Fly Boys. USA wouldn't be who we are with out your crazy azzes
 
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I ain't one of you, but I am damn glad we have all of you.

My most earnest heartfelt thanks to all of you for what you do. Happy Birthday and Semper Fi (can I say that?).
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air force vol....it never hurt my feelings calling in air and watching things go boom when needed.
 
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BigPapaVol said:
I ain't one of you, but I am damn glad we have all of you.

My most earnest heartfelt thanks to all of you for what you do. Happy Birthday and Semper Fi (can I say that?).
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I could not have said this any better.
 
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HUD2000 said:
air force vol....it never hurt my feelings calling in air and watching things go boom when needed.
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Hud,

I am not gonna lie, I wanted to be a Marine in high school but momma said no lol. So it was off to the AF. She figured I would be a little safer there. Anyway, its not about the Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Army...we are all brothers and sisters and not one of us would be able to do our jobs with out the other one helping. Sad part is a lot of military members now dont realize this. I have had the oppertunity to delpoy with every branch as well as the Coast Guard and trust me its something amazing when you forget about what branch is on your uniform and join arms.

But with out a doubt, you guys go in where no one else would think about going and the entire nation owes everyone of you a big thank you.
 
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I've seen Marines go in places that rats wouldn't. I'm glad to have you MEN.
 
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AF Vol,

I think we're getting much better at Joint Deployments because we have to. While all services engender an attitude of being better than the rest, it's generally just motivational. Most share strong mutual respect.
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BigPapaVol said:
AF Vol,

I think we're getting much better at Joint Deployments because we have to. While all services engender an attitude of being better than the rest, it's generally just motivational. Most share strong mutual respect.
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Ditto....when the bullets start flying helping your fellow comrades in arms is the only thing that matters.
 
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BigPapaVol said:
AF Vol,

I think we're getting much better at Joint Deployments because we have to. While all services engender an attitude of being better than the rest, it's generally just motivational. Most share strong mutual respect.
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Your right, we are getting there. My base is now fully joined. We have commands for all DOD and its going well so far.
 
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air_force_vol said:
Your right, we are getting there. My base is now fully joined. We have commands for all DOD and its going well so far.
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I went to military school and many of our cadences poked at the other services. Just part of the indoctrination process.
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Hell, it's all part of proper competition. I had a Drill Instructor who put it best, "Nothing wrong with them, they just ain't us" and then proceeded to rain hate and discontent on us.
 
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