Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Marine Photos

Happy birthday, Marine Corps! Here are 37 powerful pictures of the Corps through history.

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Unlike all the emails you will receive today and tomorrow, this message is different. It’s different because it’s a reminder of how children of Marines are raised - on Honor, Courage, and Commitment. After I saw this video I had to talk to Danielle Davilia, the Marine wife and mom that recorded it. She told me this moment was important to capture. She wanted to ensure her daughters always remember their Marine Corp roots.

Now, I have to share it with you.

It’s the epitome of what Marine children, the very children you invest in when you support the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, represent - Semper Fidelis. Happy Birthday, Marines.

Say happy birthday to a Marine you know by sharing our video and tweet using #marinescholars to show your support on Veterans Day!

In the Spirit of Semper Fidelis,

Margaret B. Davis
President & CEO

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need.

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The attached is a great video to share with our DET 4 alums......Core Values that we were injected with being passed to this day to the next generation. Please post to our Blog site.

S/F

Will Holahan

Sunday, November 08, 2015

The 240th Marine Corps Birthday

Craig thought you might want to post to the blog site! Have never seen this edition before. CMC's 240 Birthday video now available as well if you care to download and forward to DET4 alums.

S/F and Happy Birthday Marine!

Will Holohan

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The 240th Marine Corps birthday is November 10, 2015.
Just some insight on what makes up our young Marines, past, present and future.

Happy Birthday Marines and friends!
Joseph Brooks
USMCR Retired, MGYSGT

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When God created a United States Marine, it was into the sixth day of overtime. An angel appeared and said, "You're having a lot of trouble with this one. What's wrong with the standard model?" And the Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order?"

"It has to be able to think independently, yet be able to take orders; have the qualities of both a military mind and a compassionate heart; be a leader of junior Marines and learn from seniors; run on black coffee; handle critical ops without a Military Procedure Manual; be able to manage a difficult subordinate, an irate supervisor and a demanding OIC; have the patience of a saint and six pairs of hands, not to mention the strength of three its size."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands - no way!" And the Lord answered, "Don't worry; we'll make other Marines to help. Besides, it's not the hands which are causing the problem. It's the heart. It must swell with pride when other Marines do well, sustain the incredible hardship of combat, beat on soundly when it's too tired to do so, and be strong enough to continue to carry on when he's given all he's had."

"Lord," said the angel touching the Lord's sleeve gently, "Come to bed!" "I can't," said the Lord. "I'm so close to creating something unique. Already I have one who can complete a 26-mile forced march with full pack, handle a 9mm and an M16 with astounding accuracy, conduct land navigation in the dark, and operate field communications."

The angel circled the model of the Marine very slowly. "It's too serious," she sighed. "But tough," said the Lord excitedly, "You cannot imagine what this Marine can do or endure." "Can it feel?" asked the angel. "Can it feel!" replied the Lord. "It loves the Corps and country like no other!"

Finally the angel bent over and ran her finger across the Marine's cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you you're trying to put too much into this model." "That's not a leak," said the Lord. "That's a tear." "What's it for?" asked the angel. "It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, frustration, pain, loneliness and pride." "You're a genius!" exclaimed the angel. The Lord looked at her somberly and replied, "I didn't put it there."