Marine Corps' 239th birthday: 9 facts you may not know

Sergeant Major Anthony Spadaro, Sergeant Glenzelus Roebuck and Lt. General Richard Mills attend the 239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel on Saturday, November 1, 2014. (Photo by 

Today the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 239th birthday. Marines and their families will remember the illustrious history of the Corps and renew their commitment to serve the nation, “In every clime and place.” Marines will also reflect on

The eve of Veterans Day is a fitting time for a Marine-sized birthday celebration. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 239th birthday today. The Corps, though affiliated with the Navy, is considered one of four branches of the U.S. military. Its dates

Today marks the 239th anniversary of the Marines. The Second Continental Congress passed a resolution, “that two Battalions of Marines be raised, consisting of one Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and other 

The United States Marine Corps celebrated it 239th birthday with a special celebration in New Orleans to commemorate its anniversary.