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Thank you for joining us for this issue of Marine Parents News. If this is your first time receiving the newsletter, welcome aboard, we're excited for you to be here!
Each year, on November 10th, Marines around the world celebrate what they see as their "second" birthday, the day the United States Marine Corps was born.
The Marine Corps' birthday is a day of pride and respect, and its celebration is one of the most revered traditions in the Corps. Last
Friday, October 23, the Marine Corps released their annual birthday message via Facebook. Learn more in our first article.
To see what else is new with the organization or to learn more about the Marine Corps, check out the rest of our articles. We hope you enjoy!
Thank you for joining us and especially for your continued support of our brave men and women in uniform.
Semper Fi Marine Families!
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2015 USMC Birthay Message
Each year, on November 10th, Marines around the world celebrate what they see as their "second" birthday, the day the United States Marine Corps was born.
The Marine Corps' birthday is a day of pride and respect, and its celebration is one of the most revered traditions in the Corps. Last Friday, October 23, the Marine Corps released their annual birthday message via Facebook.
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Congratulations TMP Runners!
This past weekend saw
tens of thousands of runners, Marines, and supporters come together in Washington, D.C., to participate in the running of "The People's Marathon" and its associated events from October 23-25, 2015.
This year, Team Marine Parents (TMP) had 30 runners participate in the Marine Corps Marathon and together they raised almost $16,000 for the outreach programs of MarineParents.com.
Our largest fundraisers were Team #RunwithMarineMoMs, who raised $1,800 for TMP, and runner Brendan Hughes was the first TMP runner to finish the race. We would like to thank all of our TMP runners for participating and for supporting our troops!
*Image info: TMP members who attended the dinner the night before the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon.
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Marine Corps Birthday Cake-Topper
Proudly Made in the USA, This is an 8" round image! This can be used on a round cake or used as part of a sheet cake design. This is a sugar-based product. When applied to an iced cake, the moisture from the cake icing "melts" the design into the top of your cake. It does not contain gluten, dairy, eggs or nuts and there are no known allergens.
This product is shipped flat, in sealed plastic. Store in a dry cupboard for up to one year. We recommend not opening the package until you are ready to use the topper as they do dry out quickly. This comes with instructions for use and an ingredient list. Made in the USA.
The design features the EGA Shop's Semper Fido sitting on top of letters "U.S. Marine Corps" with "240 Years" under that.
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This Week in Marine Corps History: 5th MEB Heads to Cuba
Fifty-three years ago this week, on October 28, 1962, 11,00 Marines of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade left Camp Pendleton by sea en-route for the Caribbean
during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
A week prior, the entire Marine Corps had been put on
alert and elements of the 1st and 2d Marine Divisions were sent to Guantanamo Bay to reinforce the U.S. Naval Base.
Click here to read more...
*Image info: Aerial view of Guantanamo Bay (
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bill Mesta)
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This Week in Marine Corps History: Marines Raid Caco Stronghold in Haiti
Ninety-six years ago this week, on October 31, 1919, a Marine and gendarme, led by Sergeant Herman H. Hanneken, disguised themselves as Cacos and entered the headquarters of the Haitian Caco Leader, Charlemagne Peralte, killing Peralte and dispersing his followers. Sergeant Hanneken and Corporal William R. Button were each awarded the Medal of Honor for their respective roles in the mission.
Click here to read more...
*Image info: Sergeant Hermann H. Hanneken (USMC image)
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Marine Parents Presents: After the Corps
Marine Parents is proud to present "After the Corps."
After the Corps seeks to provide support, information, and services to post-9/11 Marines and their family members during transition into the Individual Ready Reserve, reintegration into civilian society upon discharge, and as veterans.
Much of the information provided on ATC comes from the personal experiences of multiple Marine Corps veterans who work with our organization.
Click here to learn more about After the Corps...
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Marine Corps News: Parris Island Marks Centennial
This Sunday, November 1, 2015, marks the 100th anniversary of the found of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.
To mark the occasion,
a flyover of approximately 600 new graduates of “Centennial” Charlie and Oscar companies was held last Friday, October 16, along with a speech by Commandant General Robert Neller.
Parris Island is
Corps’ second oldest post and continually operating recruit training installation, and approximately 19,000 recruits arrive each year, totaling more than one million Marine recruits over the last 100 years.
Click here to read more...
*Image info:
Photo By: USMC photo by Cpl. William Perkins (released).
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