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2006-11-10

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Posted by Seafarious 2006-11-10 08:42|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Stay off the table Jarhead.

Posted by Shipman 2006-11-10 08:51|| 2006-11-10 08:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Happy B-Day! Semper Fi!

Posted by Lancasters Over Dresden 2006-11-10 08:54|| http://www.michaelcalderonscall.com]">[http://www.michaelcalderonscall.com] 2006-11-10 08:54|| Front Page Top

#3 No better friend, no worse enemy, than a United States Marine.

Posted by Mike 2006-11-10 09:07|| 2006-11-10 09:07|| Front Page Top

#4 Oo-rah! Happy Birthday, Marines.

Posted by Rambler">Rambler 2006-11-10 09:34|| 2006-11-10 09:34|| Front Page Top

#5 Happy birthday, USMC!

Posted by anonymous5089 2006-11-10 09:36|| 2006-11-10 09:36|| Front Page Top

#6 Happy 231st, Marines!
USMC '60-'64

Posted by Phineter Thraviger1073 2006-11-10 10:21|| 2006-11-10 10:21|| Front Page Top

#7 Oh yes, going to the Ball tonight. Will definitely eat some cake then tie one on! 231 years young.

Posted by Broadhead6 2006-11-10 10:22|| 2006-11-10 10:22|| Front Page Top

#8 I believe modest consumption of alcoholic beverages is called for.

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2006-11-10 10:30|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2006-11-10 10:30|| Front Page Top

#9 I'm sure wherever my father and father in law are, they are knocking down a few. Semper Fi, Bud and Charlie...

Posted by tu3031 2006-11-10 10:32|| 2006-11-10 10:32|| Front Page Top

#10 Semper Fi, dudes. Party on today if ya can.

Posted by wxjames 2006-11-10 11:02|| 2006-11-10 11:02|| Front Page Top

#11 Not as lean, not as mean, but always a Marine! '58-'69

SEMPER FI!!!!

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2006-11-10 11:04|| 2006-11-10 11:04|| Front Page Top

#12 A huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY and heartfelt gratitude to those who are "First in harm's way." To all US Marines, past and present, you have my deepest thanks for defending our precious freedom. Bless every single one of you.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-11-10 11:19|| 2006-11-10 11:19|| Front Page Top

#13 May I offer you each a cup of tea and a scone in appreciation? ;-) Happy Birthday!

Posted by trailing wife 2006-11-10 11:25|| 2006-11-10 11:25|| Front Page Top

#14 Happy birthday, USMC!

May God bless and protect our brave Marines.

Posted by mrp 2006-11-10 11:37|| 2006-11-10 11:37|| Front Page Top

#15 Happy Birthday, Marines!

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-11-10 12:04|| 2006-11-10 12:04|| Front Page Top

#16 Happy Birthday, Jarines!

The pic captures Chesty's spirit - but it looks more like Halsey... ;-)

Posted by .com 2006-11-10 12:18|| 2006-11-10 12:18|| Front Page Top

#17 Semper Fi and Happy Birthday
68-75

Posted by JustAboutEnough">JustAboutEnough 2006-11-10 13:03|| 2006-11-10 13:03|| Front Page Top

#18 After 9/11 I found out I was too old to join. God Bless all of you who thought of it earlier!

Posted by Unique Battle 2006-11-10 13:21|| 2006-11-10 13:21|| Front Page Top

#19 Smedley Butler -The greatest Marine ever.

Smedley Darlington Butler (July 30, 1881 June 21, 1940), nicknamed "The Fighting Quaker" and "Old Gimlet Eye," was a Major General in the U.S. Marine Corps and, at the time of his death, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history. Butler was awarded the Medal of Honor twice during his career, one of only 19 people to be awarded the medal twice.

Good night Chesty Puller, where ever you are.

Quotes from Chesty:

"All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time."
"Were surrounded. That simplifies our problem of getting to these people and killing them" [2]
"Remember, you are the 1st Marines! Not all the Communists in Hell can overrun you!"
"Take me to the Brig. I want to see the real Marines."
"Alright you bastards, try and shoot me!" (to Korean forces)
"Where do you put the bayonet?" (upon seeing a flamethrower for the first time)

You got to believe a guy with 5 Navy Crosses.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2006-11-10 14:48|| 2006-11-10 14:48|| Front Page Top

#20 Happy birthday, USMC. With regard to drinking ~~yeast piss~~ alcohol: all things in moderation, including moderation, heh.

My dad served with Chesty on Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. He always looked up to him. Another Marine I always admired was Gen. Archie Vandegrift, who got a Medal of Honor for superb leadership above and beyond the call of duty, during those dark days at Guadalcanal and Henderson Field.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2006-11-10 15:22|| 2006-11-10 15:22|| Front Page Top

#21 Happy B-Day Marines...u-rah!

Posted by Rex Mundi 2006-11-10 15:35|| 2006-11-10 15:35|| Front Page Top

#22 I just gave some money to Soldier's Angels, for Project Valour IT. They need to raise the money by tomorrow, for voice-activated laptops for our wounded men & women. I hope some other Rantburgers will join me!

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-11-10 16:15|| 2006-11-10 16:15|| Front Page Top

#23 Let me add my voice and appreciation, Happy Birthay Marines.

Posted by USN,Ret 2006-11-10 17:57|| 2006-11-10 17:57|| Front Page Top

#24 Happy 231st Marines! Semper Fi! And may there be at least 231 more!

With you to keep us safe I can certainly hope.

I believe modest consumption of alcoholic beverages is called for.

Modest being a relative term when it comes to Marines and the consumption of alcohol (I know, I've drank with them before - much to my regret the next day).

Posted by FOTSGreg">FOTSGreg 2006-11-10 19:18|| www.fire-on-the-suns.com]">[www.fire-on-the-suns.com] 2006-11-10 19:18|| Front Page Top

#25 Semper Fidleis, from the Halls to ths Shores, on the land, in the air and on the sea. Happy 231st Birthday!

USMC 87-95

Posted by djh_usmc 2006-11-10 19:56|| 2006-11-10 19:56|| Front Page Top

#26 Working with the USMC is the best part of my job. I can't express the admiration that I have for these fine men. I am in awe of them on a routine basis. I wish I had been smart enough to make the right decision and joined after college.

Happy birthday USMC. My thanks for all that you do.

Posted by Remoteman 2006-11-10 21:58|| 2006-11-10 21:58|| Front Page Top

#27 Seafarious, good on you: I hit IT-Valour for $100 for the Army

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-11-10 22:11|| 2006-11-10 22:11|| Front Page Top

#28 Good catch, Seafarious, on Project Valor IT. I gave some moolah to 'em and also some to Fred.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2006-11-10 22:22|| 2006-11-10 22:22|| Front Page Top

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