As originally posted on The White House blog and the Department of Defense blog

Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps

Posted by Admiral Mike Mullen on November 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM EST

Cross posted from the Department of Defense blog.

For 235 years, United States Marines have earned a privileged place in our hearts. For we know that when there is a tough job to do, we can “send in the Marines,” knowing that they will get the job done.