Marine Corps’ 247th birthday message emphasizes confidence, lethality
By Irene Loewenson
Nov 7, 06:44 PM
The commandant of the Marine Corps on Tuesday released his annual birthday message, which emphasizes the confidence and toughness of Marines in battle.
A minute and a half into the nearly 11-minute video, the soundtrack goes silent.
“What keeps you awake at night?” the video shows former defense secretary and legendary retired Marine Gen. Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis being asked on CBS’ Face the Nation in 2017.
“Nothing,” Mattis replies. “I keep other people awake at night.”
Mattis’ unflinching attitude sets the tone for the rest of the video, which largely focuses on the Corps’ long war-fighting mission, including Belleau Wood in France in 1918 and Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006.
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