Symbols are embodiments of ideas, beliefs and emotions that can unite us in a common cause. The military is rife with symbols — some obvious, like the U.S. flag, others less so. Which brings me to ...

“Oorah” to all you Devil Dogs as the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 248th birthday Friday. “As we come together to celebrate our 248th birthday, I encourage every Marine to reflect on our history,” ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — On Friday, we will recognize the United States Marine Corps’ birthday. For the past 248 years, Marines have courageously protected the land, air and sea. The rich history of ...

PHILADELPHIA -- The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 248th birthday on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. In 1775, the Corps was born out of a Philadelphia tavern during the American Revolutionary War.

Happy 248 birthday to the United States Marine Corps! It was founded Nov. 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa. The third stanza of the Marine hymn: If the Army and the Navy look on heaven ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The U.S. Marine Corps turns 248 years old on Friday. On Thursday, marines and supporters came together to host a proper birthday celebration. “Simper fi Marines and Happy Birthday ...

When Samuel Nicholas was tasked with raising two battalions of Marines in Philadelphia, he knew just where to go: a bar. Nicholas headed to Tun Tavern that fateful Nov. 10 in 1775, and — so the ...