On Paris Island we all treaded lightly onto some yellow footprints. Thinking HOLY SHITY WTF have we gotten ourselves into now. Eventually over the course of a few days or weeks we found our footing and made loud noises wherever we went... even in 'go-fasters'.
Over the next few years, in duty stations around the world, we all made our own impacts on the world around us. For 231 years the United States Marine has been and continues to be the most feared fighting man on the face of the Earth. Defiant of oppression yet loyal to each other and their country... The US Marine stands on line and takes the fight to the enemy wherever he goes.
As every Marine will tell you there is no such thing as an ex-marine... Once a Marine, Always a Marine holds true for the strength of character never leaves you and God forbid the bugle cries out in the dead of night... for in every town and city across America... young, old, healthy, or ill... The Marine stands ready and willing to stand against the darkness and bring hope to us all.
On this 231st Birthday of The United States Marine Corps... I want to wish every brother and sister Marine an Ooorah and Semper Fi'... Happy Birthday Marines!
