Thanks For All You've Done

The Marine Corps of the United States is celebrating their 230th Birthday. They're often the front line of defense for the US and are at the tip of the spear. They fight and die so that others can live.

Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, and the historic flag raising left an indeliable and lasting image of Marine heroism in the face of an intractable enemy.

We should honor their memories, those that came before them, and all those that have followed. We should honor those who have given everything in defense of this nation, including the 241 Marines who were murdered by Islamic terrorists in 1983 in Beirut while engaged in peacekeeping operations.

I may not have served in the military, or the Corps, but I can do my part to recognize what the Corps has done to protect and serve this nation. That's one of the reasons I've been involved in the Soldier's Angel Project Valour IT campaign, and there's still time to get your donations in.

Many others are blogging this anniversary, including (updated as necessary) Michelle Malkin, Blackfive, Red State Rant, Donald Sensing, Below the Beltway, Soldier's Angel, The Political Teen, Boots and Sabers, EckerNet, Parkway Rest Stop, Dr. Sanity, Dread Pundit Bluto, and Neddy's Palaver. That's just a small sample of the many bloggers who are paying tribute to the Corps on this day.