Category Archives: Military

240 Years

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Thor

  Happy Birthday, to all that have earned the title.

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Happy Birthday – 239 Years

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Thor

Happy Birthday to our Corps.  From the yardarms of the Revolutionary War through to current operations around the globe our Corps has served this country.  Today we mark our 239 birthday.  From humble beginnings in a small tavern in Philadelphia, … Continue reading →

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Beirut – 31 Years

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Thor

31 years ago today, we woke up to the fact that over 200 of my fellow Marines were killed by a truck bomb.  A truck bomb…now we have the “fancy” term Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED).  In accordance with … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Thor

Happy Birthday to our Corps.  238 years of history, tradition, and winning.  

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30th Anniversary of Beirut Bombing

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Thor

30 years ago today, we woke up to the fact that over 200 of my fellow Marines were killed by a truck bomb.  A truck bomb…now we have the “fancy” term Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED).  In accordance with … Continue reading →

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Feel Good Story Du Jour

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Thor

Here is your feel good story of the day.  It kind of aligns to tomorrow’s post and helps to put that one in a bit of context.  I hope you like them both. GLENDALE, Ariz. – Like a mouse creeping … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Motovator

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Thor

Go visit the Gunny at Sempertoons for more.

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Attitudes and Adjustments

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Thor

My internet friend Gundoc raises an interesting observation that he recently had regarding some of the folks that have recently separated from the military.  Go read it, and weigh in on the subject. Here are my thoughts: In my limited … Continue reading →

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237 Orbits of the Sun

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Thor

On this day 237 years ago our Corps became a reality.  The first Marines were recruited, and signed their papers on this day in 1775.  In a small tavern in Philadelphia the United States Marine Corps was born. Today we celebrate that … Continue reading →

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29 Years Ago

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Thor

Beirut . It was the bloodiest day in the Corps’ history since World War II, when Marines fought to secure Iwo Jima. On October 23 1983, around 6:20 am, a yellow Mercedes-Benz truck drove to Beirut International Airport, where the … Continue reading →

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