The Marine Corps turned 232 years old today. I think there is a lot to be learned from an organization that has been around this long — especially one that holds the reputation as the finest fighting force (or finest anything) in the world.

Here is a link to a page I made about the values and approach of the Marine Corps for the uninitiated:

Marine Corps Philosophy

I must admit that birthdays are a little lost on me. Showing appreciation, be it for a person or an organization, is not a once a year event. We can show much more by what we do daily. So on this day, let me simply say to the Marines out there, thank you, and Semper Fidelis. In one way or another, I will try to tell you the same thing tomorrow.