The Wild World of TB!

Yes it is that time of the year again. For those that don't know I am a former Marine, and well November 10th will always be special to me and my fellow brothers. As it should be, most if not all Marines will tell you that they were proud to serve and happy to be part of one of the finest branches of military service out there. While I would normally tell you that all were valuable, today on our birthday, I will step up and proudly say that we do more with less, we are the first to fight and we take no shit off of anyone. I have included the 2009 message from the Commandant and the SGT Major of the Marine Corps.

There are two quotes that have always reminded me of my heritage as a Marine and one I have passed on to others. Here they are;

"You earned the title "Marine" upon graduation from boot recruit training. It wasn't willed to you; it isn't a gift. It is not a government subsidy. Few can claim the title; no one can take it away. It is yours forever."
Tom Barlett - Leatherneck Magazine

and

I was that which others did not want to be,
I went where others feared to go and did what others failed to do,
I asked nothing from those that gave nothing and reluctantly
accepted the thought of eternal loneliness should I fail,
I have cried, pained and hoped; but most of all I have lived times others
would say are best forgotten.
At least one day I can be proud of what I was and will ALWAYS be... "A United States Marine!"

Happy Birthday, Devil Dogs!

Semper Fidelis from the Marine Corps Band!

And the Marine Hymn! How can any birthday not be celebrated without some pagent and posh? ;)