Happy 247th Birthday Marines!
A very happy birthday to all Marines, active duty, reserve, retired, and former active duty.
And celebrating with Marines today are civilian members of the Marine Corps team, as well as friends, family, and supporters of Marines.
Marines are on duty in the air, on the sea, and on land around the world, standing their posts for freedom. Marines keep themselves strong, keep our Corps strong, and keep our nation strong.
Marines could not accomplish their missions without support from the other armed services, without support from Congress, and without the love and support from the American people.
Marines celebrating the Marine Corps birthday today are stewards of the Corps. They received the Marine Corps from prior Marines, now gone, who went before them. The ultimate mission of the entire Marine Corps family today is to preserve and protect the Marine Corps, and pass it on, better and stronger, to the Marines who will come after.
Happy 247th birthday Marines! You don't look a day over 240!
Semper Fidelis,
Compass Points