BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Legend has it that the United States Marine Corps was born on 10 November, 1775, at Tun Tavern, in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania. On that day, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing two battalions of Continental Marines. The resolution was sponsored by John Adams. Since 1921, the Corps has celebrated its birthday as 10 November.

Tun Tavern was a popular meeting place of 18th century Philadelphians. The tavern was frequented by sailors and other seafaring men, so it was a logical place to conduct the business of recruiting."

What follows was related to me by a Master Gunnery Sergeant:

When the Navy officers set up a table in the Tun Tavern and started interviewing prospects, they were a bit relieved to finally find a young man who fit their requirements. They had him sign the book, paid him his dollar, and bought a round of rum to toast the enlistment. They were so happy to finally get the whole process underway, they even had a second round. They then send him off to a table in the corner to wait.

After a few more interviews, they found a second recruit, who soon joined the first.

"This is great," the second recruit said. "They paid me right away, and even bought me a tot of rum!"

"Hunh, Boot." sneered the first. "In the Old Corps they bought us two."

GLA Loc: WA State

"Semper Fi" and Hooraahhh!

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

USMC, SEMPER FI...1967-'69. Oooraahh

Fishin Fool 69 Loc: Etowah, TN

Semper Fi fellow marines, 1982-1988. Carry on.

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Back at ya', Marine

bpicinc Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

"The change is forever."

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Oh lordy, the marines are gonna get to gropin one another. Look away everyone. Look away.

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

We do have a strong Brotherhood.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

That you do, and well deserved. We needle ya because we love ya. Like a little left-handed brain damaged step son.

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Thanks, Spirit You're moving me to tears.....of laughter.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Long as it's not tears of rage. Hey, some of my best of friends....................

Fishin Fool 69 Loc: Etowah, TN

I agree whole heartedly Spirit and fellow Marines. Tears of laughter.

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

Okay, I laughed 😂

eaglednf Loc: Myrtle Beach SC

We started at a tavern and the first building outside of any marine base is a bar. And the bar will have a portrait of Chesty Puler on the wall. We have our traditions