Any mention of Veterans Day this year without wishing the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 250th birthday would be remiss, at best, since the first-to-fight branch of the all-volunteer American military celebrates the day before. The Marines were founded on Nov. 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. Semper Fidelis and thank you.
Starting in 1954, at the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month, Veterans Day has been set aside to honor American veterans of all wars.
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