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Author Topic: Happy Birthday USMC Paul J. Neuhaus Expert Film Handler Posts: 126 From: Iraq.. Again! Registered: Jun 2005 posted 11-09-2009 10:01 PM                     I am very proud to say that today marks the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Thank you all for all your support we all appreciate it like you couldn't imagine. Whether you support the political climate of the world or not. You have all been in our corner. Semper Fi' http://www.grunt.com/scuttlebutt/corps-stories/geninfo/birthday.asp  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 11-09-2009 10:09 PM                     It's not November 10 yet -at least not here in the United States. Still two hours to go (10pm Nov. 9) when this was written. Here's a big OOH-RAH for all the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the USMC's 234th birthday has arrived!  |  IP: Logged Chris Slycord Film God Posts: 2986 From: 퍼항시, 경상푹도, South Korea Registered: Mar 2007 posted 11-09-2009 10:12 PM                     Except the USMC was formed in 1798... sure, the CMC was formed Nov 10, 1775 but they disbanded 1783.  |  IP: Logged Paul J. Neuhaus Expert Film Handler Posts: 126 From: Iraq.. Again! Registered: Jun 2005 posted 11-09-2009 10:13 PM                     yeah, it's 7:10 AM here. Guess I jumped the gun for you guys back in the states. I have to type fast though cause the firewall goes up any minute and then no more film-tech for another 13 hours Bravo Chris. That is a little known fact. However while the Continental Marines were disbanded individual Marines still protected Naval ships which was tradition . I know this gets down to symantics and a who's right who's wrong deal.. Marines use 1775 regardless as our starting point and consider the gap and the ship guarding Marines as all part of our heritage.. even if that makes us kinda younger then we really are! Ha  |  IP: Logged Chris Slycord Film God Posts: 2986 From: 퍼항시, 경상푹도, South Korea Registered: Mar 2007 posted 11-09-2009 10:26 PM                     FYI: The word you were looking for is "semantics." You should use a browser that includes automatic spell-checking; it sure helps me out.  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 11-09-2009 10:33 PM                     quote: Chris Slycord Except the USMC was formed in 1798... sure, the CMC was formed Nov 10, 1775 but they disbanded 1783. Between the Revolutionary War and the Quasi War with France there weren't any people good enough for Marines to kill. Nevertheless, the Marine Corps recognizes the 1775 year of origin. However, if anyone insists on pressing the 1798 trivia issue he can crash the nearest Marine Corps Ball taking place this week (or upcoming weekend) to take it up with the "jarheads." It would be interesting to see a hoard of Marines in dress whites converge like a football team on the guy pressing the argument. Incidentally my father, author and retired Marine Charles Henderson, is in San Antonio, TX as the guest of honor for Marines based in South Texas working in Counter Terrorism Intelligence Operations. That particular Marine Corps Ball will take place at the Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz Museum and Heritage Center in Fredericksburg, TX.  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-09-2009 10:39 PM                     quote: Bobby Henderson However, if anyone insists on pressing the 1798 trivia issue he can crash the nearest Marine Corps Ball taking place this week (or upcoming weekend) to take it up with the "jarheads." It would be interesting to see a hoard of Marines in dress whites converge like a football team on the guy pressing the argument. If they are going to sell tickets for people to come watch the ass beating, put me down for a pair!  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 11-10-2009 12:14 AM                     Now it's officially USMC Birthday day in the Central Time zone, United States. Let the activities begin, such as the converting of virgins or castration of alligators!  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 11-10-2009 12:33 AM                       Our nation's finest. Absolutely. I grew up in a Marine Corps family. Out of four brothers, I was the only one who didn't enlist -- although I later wished that I had. Since I was 12, I'd had this bug up my butt about becoming a projectionist. Go figure.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 11-10-2009 12:43 AM                  Paul, thank you for your service to keep us free, safe, and us all allowed to spout off stupid things in public! May the Lord keep you safe.  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 11-10-2009 09:46 AM                       Oh, wow... I just saw your location, Paul. Thank you for your service. Stay safe!  |  IP: Logged Paul J. Neuhaus Expert Film Handler Posts: 126 From: Iraq.. Again! Registered: Jun 2005 posted 11-10-2009 10:56 AM                     Thanks Tim and everybody. Chris thanks for the spelling lEzz0N I will take that into account in the FUUTUURE. Things aren't too bad over here in the sandbox this time. Just getting used to my new schedule sucks. I'm on 24 hours and then 24 off. It's amazing what you can get used to it just seems like I'm always shaving We did have a small birthday celebration out here. We had a small cake and everyone got 2 beers. Not exactly the get sloppy drunk ball I'm used to but it was certainly appreciated!  |  IP: Logged Joe Elliott Master Film Handler Posts: 497 From: Port Orange, Fl USA Registered: Oct 2006 posted 11-10-2009 12:49 PM                     Happy birthday Devildog, and Semper Fi.  |  IP: Logged Bill Enos Film God Posts: 2081 From: Richmond, Virginia, USA Registered: Apr 2000 posted 11-10-2009 02:28 PM                     Founding dates for what are now U.S. military service branches don't mean much if the date predates the existence of the government and most of the claimed dates do predate the existence of United States anything. Marines claim 1775, Army claims 1775, Navy 1775. All invalid as these years are before even the Declaration of Independence.  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 11-10-2009 07:55 PM                     I'll say something that is valid: at least one or more people posting in this thread has a giant stick up his ass.  |  IP: Logged

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