Today marks the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, born this day in 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia after Congress authorized the raising of "a battalion of Marines". So if you know any Marines out there be sure to wish them a Happy Birthday when you see them.




United States Marines represent the best young men and women our Nation has to offer. To be a Marine is to be a member of America's warrior class - to be one of the few who steps forward with the courage and conviction to face whatever dangers await. Our Nation expects her Marines to be ready when the Nation calls; to leave family and the comforts of home behind; to march into battle and thrive under austerity; and to come home under a victory pennant.

From Al Anbar in the west of Iraq, to Helmand Province in the south of Afghanistan, our Corps of Marines can always expect to be found where the fight is toughest. Such is our history. Today, as we write the final chapter on our victory in Iraq, we will increasingly take the fight to the enemy in Afghanistan and add new pages to our legacy in places called Delaram, Now Zad, and Garmsir. One day, we will return to our naval heritage and patrol the high seas with our Navy brothers. Such is our future.

As we celebrate our Corps' 234th Birthday, we first pause to reflect and pay tribute to those Marines who have given the last full measure in defense of freedom. We extend our deepest gratitude to our Marine Corps families - the unsung heroes who endure hardship and sacrifice so that we are able to go forward and accomplish any mission. We extend our appreciation to our countrymen who have answered our every need. And we celebrate the magnificent men and women who willingly and selflessly continue to go into harm's way to protect this great Nation.

To all who have gone before, to those who wear the uniform today, and to the families that give us the strength to forge ahead - I wish you all a heartfelt Happy 234th Birthday!

Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps! Your tradition of excellence, courage, honor, duty, and fidelity are unsurpassed and we are proud of you all!

The military in science fiction has a special place here at SciFiHero.Net, we love shows like Stargate (all franchises), Battlestar Galactica, Space: Above and Beyond, Starship Troopers, Star Trek (all franchises), Star Wars, and so many many more, that show the warrior spirit and sacrifices they are often asked to make. But that is only make believe and its just for fun. We should always remember that freedom is free and that it often something we take for granted, but we wouldn't have it if we didn't guard it, defend it, or fight for it, and that is what those who serve in the military do for all of us everyday.

On behalf of SciFiHero.Net I would like to thanks and send well wishes to all of our members who served and and are serving in the military service of their country. And to the members of the United States Marine Corps, past, present and future, we will be like you, always faithful... Semper Fi!