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To the Editor:

On November 10, 1775, the second Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines marking the birth of the United States Marine Corps. Each November, all Marines the world over celebrate that special anniversary and pay tribute to the long line of “Soldiers of the Sea” and the illustrious legacy they have handed down to today’s Marines.

It was at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia on that date that the Corps was born. The innkeeper’s name was Robert Mullan and together with Captain Sam Nicholas they started recruiting the first of a long line of American heroes.

Today we are blessed with men and women who continue to carry forth and live the Marine creed “Honor and Commitment” in the highest tradition.

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting Lt. Col. Bryan McCoy (call sign Darkside) and some of his officers and Marines who took part in the early liberation efforts in Iraq and the conquest of Baghdad.

I would be remiss in not mentioning the wives and families of the dedicated Marines that I met who deserve as much credit as well as the families who have suffered the loss of a fallen Marine or one who has suffered serious injury in the line of duty. Their loved ones served our country with honor, distinction and determination and they will always have my full admiration and respect.

Semper Fidelis, and happy anniversary to the United States Marine Corps.

Robert Montgomery Thomas

The Commandant of the Marine Corps’ 2005 Birthday Message

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Publicity Stunt

Mkay… I dragged my drugged and temporarily one-handed body out of the hospital bed to tell ya’ll about something most important.

Carren is gonna be on national TV (and live national TV at that) to let everyone know about Project Valour-IT. She will represent me (the nerd who thought of this project), and the many people who have made this project a success.

She is going to be on “Connected coast to coast” a show run by MSNBC. Don’t know how long she’ll be on, but for the love of god, please tune in, put your hands on the top of your TV, and talk to Jebus when the show is over. The show runs from 1200-1300 (noon to one fer ya civlians out there)(and that’s eastern time) My beloved is supposed to be on around 1240, but I will rest assured that her looks, personality, and general charm will either get her on early, or the show will go into extra rounds like Rocky and the Big Ruskie in Rocky IV.

Here’s how you can help. Send this to every one you know, post it on your blog, get them to post it on theirs. One side will say it’s a failure of the gummint to not prvide this for the soldiers, others just see it as a way to help our brothers and sisters who have fallen but will be getting up. However they spin it, just get the word out.

There’s less than 18 hours to game time, so let’s get our blog on!

–Chuck

Get this out there and support the Marine Team in Project Valour-IT

What are you doing here, get over there and donate!!! MOVE, MOVE, MOVE

p.s. I met the Secrtary of the Army a few days ago. I don’t remember most of our conversation (because pain killers do that to you, espcially at the level I’m taking them…think chevy chase (or was it Dan Akroyd?) in “Modern Problems”. But I brought two things to his attention: 1. It’s stupid and a waste of manpower to hold a medical review board for a guy who’s lost a finger 2. I pitched Valour-IT to him. He thinks it’s a great idea. He was pressed for time, so his aide took the info sheets we gave him and gave us his card…and told us to call if we don’t hear anything about it in two weeks!

Cross post the hell out of this.

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