November 10 this year marks the 242nd birthday of the Marine Corps: 242 years of warfighting excellence. At places like Trenton, Tripoli, Chapultepec, Belleau Wood, Guadalcanal, Chosin, Khe Sahn, Fallujah, Sangin, and so many others, Marines have made their mark on U.S. military history. For special features and other commemorations to celebrate the day, visit Military.com's Marine Corps Birthday page.
Happy Birthday, Marine Corps!
