244th Marine Corps Birthday Cadence

Published 2019-11-10
This 10 November marks the 244th year of the United States Marine Corps and is the day all who have earned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor hear the words, “Happy Birthday, Marine.” This 244th year is also the first to introduce a brand new birthday running cadence, born from Marines—brought forth to all Marines, to celebrate the proud lineage and bond to which all who have ever formed our ranks belong.

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The Marine Corps defends the people of the United States at home and abroad. Within every Marine is the willingness to engage and determination to defeat any adversary, and it is this fighting spirit that allows us to fight and win our Nation’s battles.

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All Comments (21)
  • @chrisp6458
    I will never forget those stainless steel doors on Parris Island... or the smell of tear gas! Happy birthday Marines!
  • The Marine that yells out "he said!" Was one of my Drill Instructors, SSgt Kumah. One of the most intimidating and outstanding men I know
  • @DJSbros
    I'm not a Marine or even ex US military but just having served i feel the pride, it's something special. Respect from a former Canadian soldier.
  • @spartan3244
    To all our brothers and sisters past and present For all those still in the fight and keep our enemies awake at night Damn Few, Damn Proud Happy Birthday Marines Semper Fi
  • @D_Rami69
    I’m in the army but I love the brotherhood of the marine corps
  • @dfq101
    Navy Guy here, I've always loved the marine spirit and brotherhood, but most of all we all share that common trait of proudly serving our country! Happy birthday Marine Corp!
  • Ooh Ra, Semper Fi and Happy Birthday to all of My Marine brothers! From a retired Gunny.
  • @GySgt_USMC_Ret.
    Happy 244th, Brothers! Ooorah!! I miss all of you every day. Fair winds and following seas. Semper Fidelis
  • @er1073
    Semper Fi and Happy Birthday Marines from a retired GySgt.
  • Outfuckingstanding ,That Cadence brought joy & happiness to my heart , were did the time go ! Enjoyed it every hard grimy day of it! Semper Fi
  • @jamestoy4835
    From an Air Force SP . OOH RAHHH. THANKS MARINES!
  • @josephlewis7580
    I’m in this video guys! Standing in formation while they were putting streamers on the colors. Lol
  • @jntj3007
    HOT DAMN...WHAT A MUTHAFUCKIN' START TO MY DAY!!!! OOHmuthaFUCKIN'RAH!
  • How could you not be motivated after watching that video. Even at 50 years old and being out almost 20 years I felt like flying over to Charleston or Savannah, renting a car...(one way) and finding the first DI I could and ask to be trained.