Show SAGA OF achievement marine anniversary recalls proud heritage of service WW features six months after establishment of the corps united states marines made their first landing on someone alses beach in 1776 an action which has been repeated successful success successfully fu ily more than times in the illustrious and colorful history of the tha heroic fighting organization founding ot of the marine corps on november 10 1775 by act of the continental congress and the proud marine heritage of tradition and achievement are being recalled this week as the traditional birthday celebrations are ara held throughout the world this year tor for the first time the leathernecks leather necks are being joined in celebrations noting the anniversary of founding of the marine corps by the now new postwar citizen marine corps the leatherneck reserve force which Is being built up throughout the country from the shores of tripoli in 1804 and the halls of monte zuma xuma in 1817 1847 marines have carried the american lag flag around the world their battle record in every conflict beginning with the revolutionary war and continuing through guadalcanal Guadal canal tarawa carawa and iwo jima still indelibly carved in memory a is as world war 11 II battle shrines have earned arned tor for marines the tradition of being true to their heir motto of semper aidells always faithful always a ready force the marines have lived up to that reputation even in such varied postwar assignments as guarding historical documents aboard the freedom train setting a new speed record for jet propelled planes training venezuelan marines demonstrating the latest amphibious tactics to midshipmen or cadets cabets and serving as part of the occupation forces in japan to keep attuned with modern modem atomic warfare the marine corps Is undertaking a complete streamlining of its forces smaller but harder hitting units are being formed which will have the flexia flexibility 11 and mobility needed tor for rapid movement back of these revamped first line lae defense forces will be the in new ew c citizen marine corps these citizen marines marine who he live a at home and nd hold bold their civilian jobs will be trained at local ar armories morles and airfields airfield in the marine traditions tradition for service it if needed in the air on land and sea A modernized system of up to the minute instruction in new developments m ants and technical training will be CITIZEN MARINES members of the citizen marine corps play an integral role in the revamped marines three members of the organized marine corps reserve are shown here setting up op field communications during summer maneuvers offered to citizen marines who volunteer for spa retime instruction A nationwide enrollment drive for the citizen marine corps opens this week in connection with the anniversary festivities the campaign will reach its peak in january |