Happy Birthday, Marines!@GenDunford: "Today we reflect on who we are, what we do and why we do it."#USMCBirthday http://t.co/k5hYdVHJBU
— U.S. Marines (@USMC) November 10, 2014
Today, the United States Marine Corps turns 239.
Here’s just a sampling of the overwhelming number of tributes:
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Happy birthday, Marines! We salute your 239 years of service and commitment. OORAH! #ProudToServe pic.twitter.com/diyBNNvIgf
— Navy Federal (@NavyFederal) November 10, 2014
Happy 239th birthday to the @USMC! #marinesbirthday #Marines pic.twitter.com/9iiH2ud51o
— Rob Woodall (@RepRobWoodall) November 10, 2014
Happy Birthday Marines! Today marks the 239th Anniversary of the @USMarineCorps. #SemperFi
— Raytheon Technologies (@RaytheonTech) November 10, 2014
Happy 239th Birthday @USMarineCorps pic.twitter.com/5khtQIVAa3
— Bob Woodruff Foundation (@Stand4Heroes) November 10, 2014
From all the folks in the CDB family, a very happy birthday Marine Corps and a heartfelt thanks to all our veterans of all branches.
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 10, 2014
GLOCK wishes a Happy Birthday to the Marines, @USMC. Thank you for your commitment to service. #SemperFi pic.twitter.com/SEhX3PQBYz
— GLOCK Inc. (@GLOCKInc) November 10, 2014
Happy bday @USMarineCorps. 239 yrs of marching toward the sounds of chaos. Thank you & your families for the continued sacrifice & service.
— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) November 10, 2014
Happy 239th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. The Few. The Proud. The @USMC. pic.twitter.com/hnLntM2NCg
— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) November 10, 2014
HAPPY 239th BIRTHDAY to the @USMarineCorps! Join us for a special celebration at 6:30am/et! #betterwithfriends pic.twitter.com/pPAObsV9c2
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) November 10, 2014
Happy 239th birthday, Marine Corps! pic.twitter.com/UCCEIBfWoz
— WWP (@wwp) November 10, 2014
A Very Special #MilitaryMonday,as We are on the Eve of VETERANS DAY & Celebrate the Birth of THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS-SEMPER FI ! #SOV
— Ken Wahl (@KenWahl1) November 10, 2014
Honoring all who serve. Happy 239th Birthday to the Few, the Proud, the Marines. #HonoringVets #RWTD pic.twitter.com/jxcwpGdzxa
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) November 10, 2014
Born to fight, trained to kill, ready to die, but never will. Happy 239th Birthday US Marine Corps. Merica. pic.twitter.com/CW4s6enuJD
— Cloyd Rivers (@CloydRivers) November 10, 2014
Happy birthday @USMC! Thank you to all who've worn your uniform, including my Dad – who was so proud to be a Marine. #oorah!
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) November 10, 2014
Happy 239th Birthday to the @USMarineCorps! I speak for all in NJ when I say, thank you for your service.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) November 10, 2014
United States Marine Corps Marks 239 Years At Its Birthday Ball –Semper Fi! http://t.co/wb1ybfJzD4
— Larry Elder (@larryelder) November 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/laurakfillault/status/531785500906901504
United States Marine Corps!Happy 239th Birthday!
Pictured here with USMC Medal of Honor recipient, friend Robert E. … http://t.co/xT1Q80HYzs— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) November 10, 2014
Happy 239th Birthday to the @USMarineCorps!
— Michele Bachmann (@MicheleBachmann) November 10, 2014
Happy 239th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps #SemperFidelis pic.twitter.com/G8ypgHci1Z
— Steve Cutler (@SteveCutlerWWE) November 10, 2014
Twitchy joins them in saluting the U.S. Marine Corps on its 239th birthday!
A Marine Corps historical timeline can be viewed here.