U.S. Marine Corps Birthday — 249 Years

Happy 249th birthday, Marines. Our battle color streamers tell the story of the collective fight Marines have won for our Nation since the birth of the Corps. These colors represent the collective determination of an entire unit committed to winning for our cause. Marines recognize the meaning behind each color and take pride in the values and battles they signify.

About the United States Marine Corps:

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.

The mission of the United States Marine Corps is made up of three promises: We make Marines, we win our Nation’s battles, and we develop quality citizens prepared to fight and win battles.

You don’t join the Marines—you become one, forged in the crucible of training aboard our recruit depots on Parris Island, South Carolina, in San Diego, California, or through the dedication required of officer candidates at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Beyond the physical requirements, aspiring Marines must prove they have the honor, courage, and commitment to face and defeat any obstacle.

[krasnavin]

SF! 2/1971-12/1974.... I often thank God for my time in USMC. Made my life incredibly better.

[spencercox]

Happy birthday to all my fellow brothers and sisters, past present and future. Semper Fidelis, always faithful. Oorah!

[ThePhoenixCAPT]

From one marine to another, Happy 249th, and Semper Fidelis, The Few, The Proud the Marines.

[mattalvarez]

Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fi! Oohrah!!!

[WarlionGames]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINE CORPS!!!! Looking forward to enlisting next summer! SEMPER FIDELIS!!!! OORAH

[kevingrissom]

Semper Fi Devil Dogs! Happy birthday to us!!

[もちアイスくろ]

Happy birthday and Thank you for your services🇺🇸

[PuppyLoverFn]

My son is a veteran Marine. Happy Birthday Marine Corps 1:32

[DonnaRay-wn]

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corp. Thank you for your service and dedication. Semper fi

[brianvera]

The Marine Corps lives for ever. Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fi

[Connerbutlerracing]

Happy birthday, hopefully I’ll be able to be a marine, on the corps’s 250th birthday

[anlerden]

Happy 249th Birthday My Beautiful American Marines and Semper Fi!!!!🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯

[captain]

Marine Corps forever. We are different. Happy birthday brothers and sisters.

[josephslaven]

Happy Birthday Marine Corps! I didn’t serve but I support the US Military. Semper Fi Marine Corps.

[angelarodriguez]

Happy birthday to our brave men and women. We are forever grateful to you.

[IntervisionPartnershipsInc]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS! OORAH

[ronniesen]

Sir, for 249 years the Marine Corps has been the finest fighting force the world has ever known from Tripoli to Guam Korea Vietnam duty honor blood guts Marine Corps oooh rah!

[gracethegeekTX]

My dad and brother are Marines. Thank you USMC for all you do and Happy Birthday to the few and the proud! :D

[MollySM-pcfy]

Thank you all for your service, my dad was a marine and I plan on following him. Semper Fi and happy 249th birthday

[huuchidatnguyen]

Happy birthday to the U.S. Marines.🫡💙❤️