Marine Corps Birthday Ball Invocation University of Oklahoma Sgt George R. Gordy IV Another glorious night of the Lord, Another glorious night in the Corps! Dear Heavenly Father, What a privilege it is to be able to assemble here this...
2nd Marine Division Honors Awarded Presidential Unit Citation Streamer World War II — Tarawa1943 Navy Unit Commendation Streamer Southwest Asia — 19901991 Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer with one Bronze Star China Service Streamer American Defense Service Streamer with one Bronze...
Notable USMC Dates of the Revolutionary War 1776, March Marines land on New Providence Island, Bahamas. In 13 days the secure two forts, occupy Nassau, control the Government House, seize 88 guns, 16,535 shells, and other supplies. 1776, December Marines...
The Marine Corps Prayer Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of thy presence and obedient to thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose...
A History of the Second Marine Division 1936-1940 Activated 1 July 1936 at San Diego, CA as the 2nd Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force, deployed during August-September 1937 to Shanghai, China. Relocated during February-April 1938 to San Diego, CA. Re-designated...
Religious Responses to Combat Submitted by: Donald D. Denton Jr., D. Min (Reprinted with permission from the 1st Marine Division Association’s The Old Breed News December 1996) It is a distinct honor to speak with fellow Marines, especially because in...
History of the 3rd Mar Div 1942-1945 Activated 16 September 1942 at Camp Pendleton, California Deployed During JanuaryFebruary 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand Participated in the World War II Campaigns Bougainville Northern Solomons Guam Iwo Jima Deactivated 28 December 1945...
History Of The Marine Corps Emblem and Seal The history of the Marine Corps emblem is a story related to the history of the Corps itself. The emblem of today traces its roots to the designs and ornaments of early...
U.S. Marine Corps Correct Order Of Ribbon Wear Below is a list of Marine Corps Ribbons in the order of precedence (from top left). Visit our Ribbon Precedence Layout Page for an automatic layout of your personal ribbons. Medal of...
