Happy 251st Birthday, Marines
Marines, Corpsmen, Families, and Friends,
Today, we celebrate 251 years of the United States Marine Corps and the generations who have carried its traditions, values, and fighting spirit forward.
For those of us who served with the Walking Dead, that legacy is personal. It lives in the bonds we forged, the brothers we remember, and the responsibility we share to look after one another.
At our reunion this August, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz reminded us of something important: the commitment to our fellow Marines does not end when our service does. Lieutenant Colonel Ken Tarr reinforced that same principle through his message of servant leadership and the responsibility to lift others up.
Their words reflect the future we're building together.
We're reconnecting generations of Marines and Corpsmen, preserving the history of those who came before us, supporting those who need us today, and creating opportunities for our members to continue serving and leading in their communities.
The foundation was laid by those who came before us. What we build upon it will determine the legacy we leave for those who follow.
On this 251st birthday, we honor our Corps, remember our fallen, and recommit ourselves to the brotherhood and values that unite us.
Happy Birthday, Marines. Semper Fidelis.
The Walking Dead Lives.
1st Battalion 9th Marines Association