The Few, The Proud, The Marines...
HAPPY 233rd BIRTHDAY !
During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps.
A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore.
The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines.
As the first order of business, Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines. Tun Tavern’s owner and popular patriot, Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began gathering support and were ready for action by early 1776.
Each year, the Marine Corps marks November 10th with a celebration of the brave spirit which compelled these men and thousands since to defend our country as United States Marines.
I don't like commercials, but this is one of my favorites:
During the past few years, you've probably seen this Marine hangin' around on my blog.
Beav, this Buds post is for you !
Sub-title: "Have you hugged your Marine today?"
Arriving in style...nice backdrop: Mt. Garfield...
Slow Down...we're standing here !
OK, so we'll move !
Don't you just love men in uniform ? ***drool***
Are those Marine-Corps-Issue-Hats ?
Marine-in-Mexico
Don't you just love men in uniform topless men ?
Glad you put your clothes on. It would be a bit nipply nippy cross-country skiing...
How many legs do you see in this photo ?
I know the quality of this photo isn't great, but just couldn't let the opportunity pass me by for you to see that this fighter pilot morphed into Barney the dinosaur...
...and later morphs into Tina Turner with other acquaintance who shall remain nameless.
Moral to this story:
NEVER ! NEVER ! N.E.V.E.R...go to an amusement park full of roller coasters with a fighter pilot.
If you do, not only will your hair get blown off as evidenced by theHansMan's head,
this will happen...
Guess who didn't get back on "The Hulk" for a second time around...and over...and up...and down ?
Don't ask !
Real men Fighter pilots don't eat quiche ride pink Harley's.
Hey, bring him back. What will we tell his Commanding Officer ?
Don't you just love men in uniform men in bathrobes?
Wait !
That's MY bathrobe...
Always taking the time to teach the young ones...
Gotta love those shades Calli Jo is sporting...
Time flies when you're having fun.
Once again, it's time for you to head home...
Now, there will be these questions:
1) If you're a Marine, why are you driving a jet that says NAVY ?
2) What does the "A" stand for ?
3) What is a T-45 Goshawk ?
Fly Safe and Roll Tide !
