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November 10, 2006

Happy Birthday, Marine Corps

Uncle Sam's Misguided Children turned 231 years old today, and they celebrated in style with the opening of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center in Quantico, Virginia. While I give 'em hell as part of a friendly rivalry, the Marines are one of the finest fighting forces on Earth and I'm proud to stand beside them. On their birthday, this soldier raises a glass to my brothers in arms, and I'll join them in a round of the Marine Hymn.

From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli We fight our country's battles In the air on land and sea. First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to bear the title Of United States Marines.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job --
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.

Posted at November 10, 2006 06:20 PM

Andrew Olmsted

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