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SUMMARY:History of the Marine Corps at 250 years by Ken Serfass
DESCRIPTION:For 250 years\, the United States Marine Corps has served 
 honorably in every clime and place. Founded on November 10\, 1775\, in 
 Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, the Marines have fought from the shores of 
 Tripoli to the valleys of Afghanistan – always the most ready when the 
 nation is least ready\, America’s 9-11 force\, as we like to say. Marines 
 always answer the call of the Nation – distinguishing themselves in 
 battles at Belleau Wood\, Iwo Jima\, Okinawa\, the Chosin Reservoir\, Hue 
 City\, Fallujah\, and Marjah. The same fighting spirit that led Marines 
 then thrives in our Marines today. On any given day\, nearly 38\,000 
 Marines are forward deployed around the globe\, enabling the Corps to be 
 first on scene\, first to help\, first to contain a brewing crisis\, and if 
 required to do so\, first to fight anywhere for as long as it takes. 
 Marines stand always ready.\n\nComing from all walks of life\, Marines are 
 forged by the fires recruit training\, BOOT CAMP\, in San Diego for those 
 west of the Mississippi\, and at the venerable Parris Island on the South 
 Carolina coast for patriots east of the Mississippi. That transformation 
 takes everyday citizens and thoroughly indoctrinates them in love of corps 
 and country\, with problem-solving skills and a willingness to win against 
 any adversary. No matter their ranks\, Marines stay true to the 
 uncompromising standards found in their core values of honor\, courage\, 
 and commitment\, and those values can help a person be successful outside 
 the corps as well.\n\nPopular presenter Ken Serfass will be quick to make 
 the correction when somebody says he’s an “Ex-Marine” in that only 
 with a dishonorable discharge is that possible\, because for those who have 
 worn the uniform and continue to serve their nation and their Corps through 
 their lived examples of our training and experiences\, leading the way in 
 business and all walks of life\, embody the spirit of “Once a Marine\, 
 always a Marine.”\n\nThe history of the US Marine Corps is the history of 
 our nation\, and all Marines are fiercely proud of this legacy and Ken\, 
 being a Marine down to the bone\, enjoys sharing that history anytime he is 
 asked. This presentation will be a history lesson wrapped around stories of 
 everyday Americans who took up the challenge to become one of the few and 
 the proud.\n\nCan't attend in-person? Watch the livestream!
LOCATION:Meeting Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Schulze":MAILTO:jschulze@wmlnj.org
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CONTACT;CN="Jennifer Schulze":MAILTO:jschulze@wmlnj.org
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