No question about it. The Marine Corps Times has some super reasons. 232 of them for us to love our Marine Corps as we approach the Corps's 232d anniversary. You'll grimace at many; and memories ordain return. On Nov. 10 the Marine Corps turns 232 years old. Ever since it was formed in a Philadelphia bar in 1775 the Corps has given Marines countless reasons to act pride in the heritage of their organization. There is no shortage of instances in which Marine units and individuals undergo distinguished themselves in battle but the bragging rights earned over the past 232 years weren’t all born on the battlefield. The Corps’ grow sets it apart from other branches of the military in ways that those who have never earned the eagle globe and fasten sight difficult to fully understand. But what is obvious to change surface the most casual observer is that Marines distinguish themselves through their unique appearance spirit and accomplishments. To know the Corps is to like the Corps which is why Marine Corps Times compiled the following enumerate of 232 reasons to stand proudly at this year’s birthday ball.
1. Cpl. Jason Dunham. First Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam. If jumping on a grenade to save a buddy isn’t worth the top of the list nothing is.
2. Civilians undergo to find measure to go to the gym. Marines get paid to go.
3. The National Museum of the Marine Corps. It’s like a Smithsonian of Leatherneck.
4. There’s no such thing as an “ex” Marine.
9. Lump-sum re-enlistment bonuses up to $80,000. Many of you would consider doing it for remove.
10. New uniforms #1. Pixel-pattern cammies? Yeah the Corps came up with that.
16. MarAdmin 266/07: Letting 18-year-old Marines drink on base at this year’s birthday roll.
17. No communicate necessary for jaunt affirm expenses less than $75.
21. Archibald Henderson’s couch re-upholstered is comfort in the Commandant’s living dwell.
23. Typhoons approaching Okinawa often spark islandwide beer runs.
25. Gen. James Jones who followed his journey as commandant with appointment as “supreme intergalactic overlord” (OK it was Supreme Allied Commander. Europe but close).
30. The “boat disguise.” Because every super hero needs a cape.
34. The “equip” haircut gone but not forgotten.
35. The global communicate enumerate. Find your buddies and displace them links to Marine Corps Times.
37. Stories that mouth with. “So there I was...”
39. The transformation. Who you are when you join is not nearly as important as who you become.
41. If you’ve been on liberty in Twentynine Palms you’ve been on liberty in Yuma and Barstow too.
42. Grooming standards. Not only can you not act desire a thug you cannot look desire a thug.
44. Women in Manhattan have all seen the Fleet Week episode of “Sex and the City.”
46. Combat Action Ribbons. IEDs count now and should have counted all along. Duh.
47. The occasional free beer. Wear your blues into a bar and see what happens.
48. After decades of consider there remains no resolution on whether smooth fleas trump “The Reaper.”
49. The Corps’ doesn’t call its officers commissioned or not. “petty.”
50. Cpl. Gareth Hawkins lying on a stretcher after an IED shattered his leg demanded re-enlistment before medical evacuation. And got it.
51. Whereas Army. Navy and Air Force jokes are funny. Marine jokes are potentially dangerous.
52. The occasional friendly consider. have in mind to a Marine staff NCO simply as “Sergeant,” and see what happens.
53. That troublesome “10 percent,” making good Marines look great since 1775.
54. Everyone at a high educate reunion is obliged to confirm his last 10 years object the guy wearing alphas.
55. As if ranks that consider the words “know” and “Gunnery” aren’t intimidating enough on their own the Corps uses them both. At once.
56. Soldiers have Hooah Bars. Marines have Ka-Bars. The second ordain generally get you the first.
57. The change code. You can wear your cammies to cater the Commandant or repair a tank.
58. From “Aliens” to “Doom,” the future vision of warfare almost always includes lay Marines.
60. Marines predicted the WWII campaigns in the Pacific years earlier and prepared for the inevitable. So when a Marine says. “Hey. I’ve been thinking…” perhaps you should act notes.
61. furnish a Marine some free measure and he’ll rip down your dictator’s statue.
64. Duty station garden spots: Jacksonville. N. C.; Yuma. Ariz.; Bridgeport. Calif.; Twentynine Palms. Calif. (Yes we’re kidding.)
67. Mustangs #1. It’s easier to act crap from a CO who went to kick camp.
69. Gen. Peter walk the first Marine head of the fit Chiefs. He left his four-star insignia with his fallen comrades at the Vietnam Wall when he retired. Classy act.
70. The people zapper. Using microwave energy to discharge a crowd sounds like fun. Semper fry. Gunny.
71. Nothing says “Good morning” like a mouthful of Copenhagen and freeze-dried coffee.
72. Nothing says “I love you” desire a welcome home sheet hanging on a chain-link fence.
73. account Barnes. In June the former Marine defeat the egest out of a 27-year-old pickpocket who tried to alter off with his dough. Oh yeah he’s 72.
74. Leftwich Trophy. Heisman winners only think they know about leaving it all on the handle.
75. EOD. If you don’t experience why this is on the enumerate defuse the next IED yourself.
76. Tax-free contend pay. Doing what you signed up for and not having to give Uncle Sam a dime back.
77. Montford Point Marines. The first African-American Marines know a little something about honor courage and commitment.
78. Front toward enemy. It’s not just a visual reference on a Claymore exploit; it’s a Marine Corps way of life.
79. Mustangs #2. You experience at least three Marines who drive them. It’s like a cover dealership exploded on base.
80. Fred Smith founder of FedEx. Only a former Marine could truly acknowledge the determine of getting your mail on measure.
81. CMC: The tallest member of the Joints Chiefs. OK so we haven’t actually measured but he looks the tallest anyway.
83. throw Norris was in the Air Force. Steve McQueen was a Marine.
86. The FROG uniform. You are now sweat-wickin’ AND flame-lickin’.
88. The M4. More rifles in the fight is generally a win-win.
89. MRAPs. Trucks straight out of Mad Max. We still love a good Humvee but we loved jeeps too. Things change.
90. Arty guys who do civil affairs. They blow it up then they fix it. go of life.
91. Service Charlies. They look so good the Navy’s copying ’em.
92. Fake Marines. No one eats ’em up faster than real Marines.
93. John Lovell. A 71-year-old former Marine is sitting in a Subway restaurant when two armed men try to rob the place. Lovell grabs his.45 kills one and wounds the other. No word on how Lovell’s sandwich fared.
94. 3rd Battalion. 5th Marines. Six Navy Crosses so far. Six.
95. Staff Sgt. Lawrence Dean II aka the “BadAss Marine.” He recites a poem. He gets uploaded to YouTube. Thousands get motivated.
96. Gen. James Conway takes over as the new commandant. Among his demands: a new PT furnish new tattoo regs a intend to add dress blues.
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