NickDG 23 #1 November 6, 2009 Once again on November 10th each year we celebrate the fact each and every Marine is a link in the chain that fouls our coveted Eagle, Globe & Anchor. Here's the scoop on this year's gala: NickD's Annual Marine Corps Mini-Ball! Nov 10th, 2009, 1630 Hours La Crescenta, Ca P.O.D. I've laid on plenty of beer and pogie bait for the big day! All current and former Marines, or future recruits, that care to attend are welcome at my quarters. Dress is uniform of the day or jeans and t-shirt. Woman companions are welcome and will be formally presented to the camp commander (that's me) in the order of their arrival. Polaroids will be taken for the Hog Board. Featured events include the cutting of the birthday cake with the youngest and oldest Marines aboard getting the first two pieces. Back again this year the always popular "Silent Broom Team Competition" and after we've drank enough beer "The Recite your 11 General Orders Contest." And extra points this year if you know the 12th. Note: Unfortunately due to an incident at last year's mini-ball, where my neighbor's favorite flower pot was blown away, no loaded weapons are being allowed this year! Midrats will be served consisting of shit on the shingle and coffee for all still standing their posts at midnight. RSVPM . . . Happy Birthday and Semper Fi, my brothers! To err is human To forgive divine Neither is Marine Corps policy - - - - - - Gary Douris, Ret, USMC NickD 1st Mar Div USMC 1971-1975 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #2 November 6, 2009 That's so cool Nick! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 November 6, 2009 You rock Nick! MUAH Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcramil 0 #4 November 7, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! just got done celebrating the ball.. now that i drove my date safely home, i can finally start the drinking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #5 November 7, 2009 Although I'm a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, (and loved my service)....I always wanted to wear those good looking fuckin uniforms you Marines wear! Totally badass!Awesome and congrats and thank you for your service!! Appreciate you protecting my old arse now!! HooAh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #6 November 8, 2009 Happy Birthday USMC! And I salute every Marine out there. Last General Order... Let's see... My father was a Marine & he used to say "I will walk my post from flank to flank and take no shit from any rank." Is that the one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #7 November 8, 2009 That's the one! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #8 November 8, 2009 Happy Birthday!! I hope you don't mind a greeting from an Army guy (I know- Aint Ready For Marine Corp Yet) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #9 November 10, 2009 >>I hope you don't mind a greeting from an Army guyNot at all, I have much respect for Dogfaces, and thanks! Here's the annual Birthday Day message from the Commandant. NickD Date Signed: 10/5/2009 ALMAR Active Number: 033/09 R 051329Z OCT 09 UNCLASSIFIED// ALMAR 033/09 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS// SUBJ/UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY MESSAGE - 10 NOVEMBER 2009// GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. UNITED STATES MARINES REPRESENT THE BEST YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OUR NATION HAS TO OFFER. TO BE A MARINE IS TO BE A MEMBER OF AMERICA'S WARRIOR CLASS - TO BE ONE OF THE FEW WHO STEPS FORWARD WITH THE COURAGE AND CONVICTION TO FACE WHATEVER DANGERS AWAIT. OUR NATION EXPECTS HER MARINES TO BE READY WHEN THE NATION CALLS; TO LEAVE FAMILY AND THE COMFORTS OF HOME BEHIND; TO MARCH INTO BATTLE AND THRIVE UNDER AUSTERITY; AND TO COME HOME UNDER A VICTORY PENNANT. 2. FROM AL ANBAR IN THE WEST OF IRAQ, TO HELMAND PROVINCE IN THE SOUTH OF AFGHANISTAN, OUR CORPS OF MARINES CAN ALWAYS EXPECT TO BE FOUND WHERE THE FIGHT IS TOUGHEST. SUCH IS OUR HISTORY. TODAY, AS WE WRITE THE FINAL CHAPTER ON OUR VICTORY IN IRAQ, WE WILL INCREASINGLY TAKE THE FIGHT TO THE ENEMY IN AFGHANISTAN AND ADD NEW PAGES TO OUR LEGACY IN PLACES CALLED DELARAM, NOW ZAD, AND GARMSIR. ONE DAY, WE WILL RETURN TO OUR NAVAL HERITAGE AND PATROL THE HIGH SEAS WITH OUR NAVY BROTHERS. SUCH IS OUR FUTURE. 3. AS WE CELEBRATE OUR CORPS' 234TH BIRTHDAY, WE FIRST PAUSE TO REFLECT AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE MARINES WHO HAVE GIVEN THE LAST FULL MEASURE IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM. WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO OUR MARINE CORPS FAMILIES - THE UNSUNG HEROES WHO ENDURE HARDSHIP AND SACRIFICE SO THAT WE ARE ABLE TO GO FORWARD AND ACCOMPLISH ANY MISSION. WE EXTEND OUR APPRECIATION TO OUR COUNTRYMEN WHO HAVE ANSWERED OUR EVERY NEED. AND WE CELEBRATE THE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND WOMEN WHO WILLINGLY AND SELFLESSLY CONTINUE TO GO INTO HARM'S WAY TO PROTECT THIS GREAT NATION. 4. TO ALL WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE, TO THOSE WHO WEAR THE UNIFORM TODAY, AND TO THE FAMILIES THAT GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO FORGE AHEAD - I WISH YOU ALL A HEARTFELT HAPPY 234TH BIRTHDAY! 5. SEMPER FIDELIS! JAMES T. CONWAY, GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS, COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS// Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcramil 0 #10 November 10, 2009 happy birthday, Marines!! Commandant's Marine Corps Birthday Message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbag 0 #11 November 10, 2009 feliz cumpleanos!IHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #12 November 10, 2009 Semper Fi enjoy the ball jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #13 November 10, 2009 1775: Founding of the Marine Corps A legacy is born 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.Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #14 November 10, 2009 I don't now if anyone else noticed it, but in the Commandant's birthday message there was an odd line, it's this one: "ONE DAY, WE WILL RETURN TO OUR NAVAL HERITAGE AND PATROL THE HIGH SEAS WITH OUR NAVY BROTHERS. SUCH IS OUR FUTURE." I think we finally have a Commandant that wants to go kick some pirate ass!!! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #16 November 10, 2009 Happy Birthday and Semper Fucking Fidelis to all those who once was and always will be a Marine. OooRah! www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #17 November 11, 2009 Quote That's the one! NickD Kewl! Semper Fi Nick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #18 November 11, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Bicfc9dp0 NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
