Happy Birthday Marine Corps

Since 1775 Marines have fought in every "clime and place." I for one am extremely grateful for each and every Marine who has fought "our country's battles" today and days gone by. Without them we certainly would not be here enjoying everything we have. I cannot express my appreciation and admiration I have for Marines and their families. Thank you all so very much. Happy 235th to The Corps.

And when to Heaven's Gates he comes, to Saint Peter he will tell,
"One more Marine reporting sir, I've served my time in Hell."



U.S. Marine Corps Hymn (Marine Hymn)

From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job--
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.