Today is the birthday of the Continental Marine Force of the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War. The CMF was formed by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775. There were only 131 officers and probably no more than 2,000 enlisted Marines. This small group was the genesis of the Marine Corps.
The CMF was founded in Tun Tavern at the corner of Water Street and Tun Alley in Philadelphia which is now located under Interstate 95. Marines, veterans and especially old Jarheads celebrate this historic day. I enlisted on 25 June 1944, entered a phase of my life that changed and shaped my future and I've never regretted it.
Semper Fi Marines!
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