November 10, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The day commemorates the establishment of the Marine Corps in 1775, when a committee from the Second Continental Congress called for two battalions of Marines to support naval forces during the Revolutionary War. This decision was made in Philadelphia and led to the creation of what is now recognized as one of the world's leading military branches.

Initially formed to work alongside the Navy, the Marine Corps evolved into an independent force known for rapid deployment and specialized combat operations. By the twentieth century, Marines were conducting their own missions, including expeditionary and urban warfare.

The reputation of Marines grew significantly during World War I, particularly at Belleau Wood

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