Local View: A Blueberry Muffin, a Candle and 250 Years of the Marines

Marine Corps birthday: Why it was celebrated in July from 1778 to 1921

With the Marine Corps celebrating its 250th birthday Nov. 10 and Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we look at the birth of the corps. Continental Marines land at New Providence during the Battle of Nassau. US NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces with the fleet. This resolution est…

Local View: A blueberry muffin, a candle and 250 years of the Marines

On Nov. 10, 1994, I celebrated my first Marine Corps birthday before I had even shipped to boot camp. I was at the old Perkins that used to sit at 48th and O. It was evening. My brothers and a…

USMC VETERANS MIKE CORRADO CELEBRATES 250 YEARS CELEBRATION OF MARNE CORP WITH RELEASE OF “GOODNIGHT CHESTY PULLER”

Retired Marine Colonel and recording artist Mike Corrado has collaborated with hit songwriter Don Goodman, founder of Freedom Sings USA. This Chattanooga, TN-based non-profit helps veterans, military personnel, and their families find emotional balance by sharing their stories through songwriting. Their mission is to use music to heal and provide ongoing support to veterans nationwide. Available to Stream and Download Here. After retiring from t…