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On this date in 1775, Captain Samuel Nicholas went into a bar (Tun Tavern) in Philadelphia.  He began signing up a bunch of young scrappers for a brand new "club." 

Since that day, Marines have done their thing like no other fighting force the world has ever seen.  Ever.

So many have given the last, full measure of devotion to God, Country, and Corps.  We remember all of them... and their fierce sacrifice.  We will be always faithful to the spirit that drives our Corps.

To all my brothers and sisters - past, present, future- I say:

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEVIL DOGS!!!

Now... watch this!