As a future member of the U.S. Marine Corps, this week of November has a doubly special meaning, with the Corps' birthday on Monday, and Veteran's Day today. Both occasions hold a mix of celebration and solemn remembrance. Celebration for the greatest fighting organization on the face of earth and for the service of thousands of veterans of all our armed forces. Solemn remembrance for the great sacrifices that men and women have made for over two centuries to preserve to preserve our country and freedom around the world. Appropriate for both days is the the birthday message of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, whose words evoke not only the tradition, fighting spirit, and mission of the Marine Corps, but also speak to the mission in which our armed forces are now engaged: the defense of our country against the threat of Islamic terrorism. And regardless of the specific threat, this mission of defending freedom is what the thousands of veterans of our armed services have fought and died for. For this, I say "thank you" to our country's veterans---may your sacrifices never be forgotten. Semper Fidelis.
Video source: Marines.mil
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