On 10 November 1775, the greatest fighting force known to man was formed--where else--in a bar. Happy birthday to my fellow Marines serving in harm's way, celebrating with cake and a cold one, or attending the Marine Corps ball in the sky. Happy birthday Chesty Puller. Happy birthday Lance Corporal Gregory MacDonald. Happy birthday Smedley Butler. Happy birthday Steve McQueen. Happy birthday James Webb. Happy birthday Carlos Hathcock.

UPDATE: President Bush announced today that Marine Corporal Jason Dunham, who jumped on a grenade to save his fire team, will be posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Happy birthday Jason Dunham.

A great day in American history. Can't wait to celebrate it tomorrow.

Thanks, Tomorrow is my birthday also :)

Happy birthday Eric.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps opened in Quantico, Virginia today. President Bush was in attendance.

Happy Birthday Ted Williams, Lee Marvin, Tom Seaver, Ira Hayes, James Carville, Shaggy, former LCpl now WWF star Road Dog Jesse James, and of course, famous W.M. Bea Arthur.

My hat off to the Corps. Happy B-Day!

Semper Fi, Brothers!

I got Semper F#cked. I served my country and she, in turn, served me with jail time. At least I didn't get snared by Chris Hansen like all the others on Dateline NBC.

I wore my blue dress alphas for Halloween. I'm having my own ball tonight.