Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps

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Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, an institution championing courage, discipline, and devotion to duty. For two and a half centuries, Marines have stood on the front lines of freedom, defending our Nation's ideals at home and abroad with unwavering honor.

Since its founding on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, the Marine Corps has embodied the highest standards of service and sacrifice. From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, Marines have answered the call of duty with unwavering courage and honor. Through centuries of conflict and change, they have earned their reputation as one of the world's most disciplined and lethal fighting forces, steadfast in their mission to defend our freedom.

In Missouri's 4th Congressional District, we are proud to be home to two outstanding detachments of the Marine Corps League: the Sgt. Darell S. Cole Marine Corps League Detachment in Richland and the Warsaw Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment in Warsaw. These detachments continue to exemplify the Marine spirit long after active service: honoring fallen comrades while supporting veterans, their families, and our local communities.

As we commemorate this remarkable milestone, we recognize not only the 250 years of service and sacrifice by the United States Marine Corps but also the enduring legacy carried forward by the brave men and women who wear, or have worn, the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Their commitment to God, Country, and Corps remains a model of selfless devotion that inspires us all.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Missouri's 4th District, I extend my deepest gratitude to every Marine, past, present, and future, for their extraordinary service to our great Nation. May we continue to honor their courage and uphold the values they so bravely defend. Semper Fidelis.

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