The Law Office of Keith Owen Campbell would like to wish every Marine a proud, safe and happy 247th birthday! "You cannot exaggerate about the Marines 10 NOVEMBER 2022 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS 70 years ago, Army Major General Frank E. Lowe was quoted as saying, "The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of Marines. Lord, how they could fight." That testimonial rings as true now as it did then, and will remain so tomorrow. As we celebrate the 247th anniversary of our Corps' founding, we reflect on nearly two and a half centuries of exceptional prowess, while also taking objective stock of where we are today and how we will prepare for future battlefields. Our birthday provides us a chance to focus on the one thing common to our success in the past, present, and future: the individual Marine. Victories are not won because of technology or equipment, but because of our Marines. There's a mindset of flexibility and adaptability that comes with us. We don't mind hardship. We don't Since 1775, Marines have fought courageously and tenaciously mind somebody saying Go in and do this nasty in every conflict our country has faced. Through the Revolution, job Whatever the job the Spanish-American War, World Wars in Europe and the Pacific, is, we can do it. That's conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, and operations in the Middle East. why the nation has a Marines consistently earned a reputation as the world's elite fighting Marine Corps General James F. Amos force. We inherit and take pride in this reputation, evolved over time by Marines acquitting themselves with honor and distinction on every battlefield in every clime and place. Battlefields change, and Marines have always adapted to the environment and the changing character of war- but the reason we fight and win is immutable. It's the individual warfighters, and their love for each other, that makes our Corps as formidable a force today as it has been for the past 247 years. It's our ethos and our unapologetic resolve to be the most capable and lethal fighting force that sets us apart from the rest. ABARTMENTS are to Current events around the world remind us that peace is not guaranteed. While we are justifiably proud of our past and pay tribute to the remarkable warfighters who came before us, we understand that the stories of yesterday cannot secure our freedom amusing thing about it tomorrow. We must be ready to respond when our Nation calls. the point of arrogance, that they are the most ferocious fighterson carth and the is that they are It falls on Marines who are in uniform today to write the next Father chapter of our Corps. The solemn responsibility of maintaining 1st MarDiv Chaplain, Korean War our illustrious warfighting legacy rests upon your shoulders. I know that you are up to that task. The battlefields of tomorrow are uncertain. The future characteristics of warfare are uncertain. But one thing is certain - wherever Marines are called, they will fight and win-today, tomorrow, and into the future. Happy 247th Birthday, Marines! Semper Fidelis, D# Ruper David H. Berger General, U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck REATES PS. Good night, Chesty wherever you are Keith Owen Campbell, Attorney at Law USMC1985-1991 Desert Shirt S Proud to be a Toys for Tots Drop Spot! THE NAI MARINE CORPS "The more Marines I have around, the better like it General Clark US Army The Marines 1 have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen Thank God for the United States Marine Corp Bleanor Roosevelt "Some of the most important lessons about myself others and dealing with hardship were gleaned while I was in the Marine Corps. I now strive to pursue my clients issues with the same tenacity and diligence that was and is required of all Marines as they seek to accomplish their goals combat, professional or personal. I can honestly say that being a Marine is the achievement of which I am proudest in my life It is with that pride that I salute y fellow Marines, past, present and future and with them all a safe and Happy 247 Birthday "Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference to the world, but the Marines don't have that problem President Ronald Reagan The Law Office of Keith Owen Campbell would like to wish every Marine a proud , safe and happy 247th birthday ! " You cannot exaggerate about the Marines 10 NOVEMBER 2022 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS 70 years ago , Army Major General Frank E. Lowe was quoted as saying , " The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of Marines . Lord , how they could fight . " That testimonial rings as true now as it did then , and will remain so tomorrow . As we celebrate the 247th anniversary of our Corps ' founding , we reflect on nearly two and a half centuries of exceptional prowess , while also taking objective stock of where we are today and how we will prepare for future battlefields . Our birthday provides us a chance to focus on the one thing common to our success in the past , present , and future : the individual Marine . Victories are not won because of technology or equipment , but because of our Marines . There's a mindset of flexibility and adaptability that comes with us . We don't mind hardship . We don't Since 1775 , Marines have fought courageously and tenaciously mind somebody saying Go in and do this nasty in every conflict our country has faced . Through the Revolution , job Whatever the job the Spanish - American War , World Wars in Europe and the Pacific , is , we can do it . That's conflicts in Korea and Vietnam , and operations in the Middle East . why the nation has a Marines consistently earned a reputation as the world's elite fighting Marine Corps General James F. Amos force . We inherit and take pride in this reputation , evolved over time by Marines acquitting themselves with honor and distinction on every battlefield in every clime and place . Battlefields change , and Marines have always adapted to the environment and the changing character of war- but the reason we fight and win is immutable . It's the individual warfighters , and their love for each other , that makes our Corps as formidable a force today as it has been for the past 247 years . It's our ethos and our unapologetic resolve to be the most capable and lethal fighting force that sets us apart from the rest . ABARTMENTS are to Current events around the world remind us that peace is not guaranteed . While we are justifiably proud of our past and pay tribute to the remarkable warfighters who came before us , we understand that the stories of yesterday cannot secure our freedom amusing thing about it tomorrow . We must be ready to respond when our Nation calls . the point of arrogance , that they are the most ferocious fighterson carth and the is that they are It falls on Marines who are in uniform today to write the next Father chapter of our Corps . The solemn responsibility of maintaining 1st MarDiv Chaplain , Korean War our illustrious warfighting legacy rests upon your shoulders . I know that you are up to that task . The battlefields of tomorrow are uncertain . The future characteristics of warfare are uncertain . But one thing is certain - wherever Marines are called , they will fight and win - today , tomorrow , and into the future . Happy 247th Birthday , Marines ! Semper Fidelis , D # Ruper David H. Berger General , U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck REATES PS . Good night , Chesty wherever you are Keith Owen Campbell , Attorney at Law USMC1985-1991 Desert Shirt S Proud to be a Toys for Tots Drop Spot ! THE NAI MARINE CORPS " The more Marines I have around , the better like it General Clark US Army The Marines 1 have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies , the filthiest minds , the highest morale , and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen Thank God for the United States Marine Corp Bleanor Roosevelt " Some of the most important lessons about myself others and dealing with hardship were gleaned while I was in the Marine Corps . I now strive to pursue my clients issues with the same tenacity and diligence that was and is required of all Marines as they seek to accomplish their goals combat , professional or personal . I can honestly say that being a Marine is the achievement of which I am proudest in my life It is with that pride that I salute y fellow Marines , past , present and future and with them all a safe and Happy 247 Birthday " Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference to the world , but the Marines don't have that problem President Ronald Reagan