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Happy Birthday to the ROCK OF THE MARNE!!!

Posted By Blackfive

As a member of the 3rd Infantry Division Society, I wanted to wish a Happy 90th Birthday to my former division.  For all of you former Marne soldiers out there, Major General Lynch has a message for you:

   

ROCK OF THE MARNE!!!

August 31, 2007 • Permalink
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Happy Birthday, BIG DAWG!

Posted by: Some Soldier's Mom | August 31, 2007 at 12:47 PM

I wouldn't give a bean, to be a fancy pants Marine, I'd rather be a dog faced soldier like I am......

Posted by: tuskerxo | August 31, 2007 at 01:02 PM

There are no "Former MARINES,"
Nor are they called"SOLDIERS!"
Especially,since it's a reference,not a personal title
in thee above.It would be two
different subjects.

Posted by: liyak | August 31, 2007 at 02:19 PM

Woops!I read Marne as MARINES.
My bad.Sorry I read too fast.

Posted by: liyak | August 31, 2007 at 02:21 PM

Happy Birthday, Dogfaces!

Posted by: Grimmy | August 31, 2007 at 03:07 PM

I am so honored to share a birthday with these heroes! Remembering the Rock of the Marne is a great way to celebrate a birthday!

Posted by: johnston45 | August 31, 2007 at 04:52 PM

I believe W. Thomas Smith Jr. at NRO THE TANK explained that Operation Marne Torch, part of the "surge"-offensive started in June, was named for The Rock of the Marne.

Posted by: MICHAEL in MI | August 31, 2007 at 05:02 PM

How did this slip past me? MG Rick Lynch has no bigger fan! Thanks for posting it....I'll be stealing it.

Posted by: bostonmaggie | September 03, 2007 at 05:26 PM

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