This week in Philly history: The U.S. Marine Corps is founded in Philadelphia, and a city tavern transforms into its symbol
The eagle, globe, and anchor emblem is solid and respectful, and it looks great pinned to a dress-blue uniform. But a Philadelphia tavern may be the Devil Dogs' most iconic symbol. It’s featured on ...
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Marines have ball celebrating Corps’ 249th birthday
In a ceremony filled with dress uniforms and pomp and circumstance, Marines celebrated the 249th birthday of the Marine Corps ...
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NAVSTA Norfolk’s Treasure Shop: A lifeline for Sailors, Marines and families
Norfolk’s Treasure Shop, a secondhand store for uniforms and household goods, presented a donation of $12,000 to the ...
'I'm blessed to be alive': WWII Veterans share poignant memories at Hoover ceremony
The veterans of Danberry at Inverness, an assisted living facility in Hoover, Alabama were honored in a service on Veteran's ...
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Marine vets gather to celebrate Corps birthday
U.S. Marine Corps veterans from Sarasota and Manatee counties gathered for the 22nd consecutive year Sunday for their annual ...
Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany celebrates the U.S. Marine Corps’ 249th birthday
Marines at the logistics base in Albany celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps’ 249th birthday by cutting a cake and celebrating history through a uniform pageant Friday morning. “For 249 years, Marines ...
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Marines around the world celebrate the Corps’ 249th birthday
The U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its birthday on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2024, 249 years after the Continental Congress ordered that “two Battalions of Marines be raised.” ...