In recognition of Veterans Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage for the family of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Michael Smith Jr., a Follansbee native who was killed in Iraq in 2004.

On Nov. 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental Congress,” Cassidy read. “Since that date many thousand men have borne the name Marine. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.

Johnson is a proud former Marine and has also honored those who have served in his music. Last year, ahead of his Midnight Oil release, Jamey Johnson made his triumphant return with the release of a somber tune, “21 Guns,” which honors fallen Marines.

When Major General John A. Lejeune became Commandant in 1920, he inherited a Marine Corps that had proven itself at Belleau Wood but faced serious questions about its future. Post-World War I America wanted disarmament and drawdowns.

THIS WEEKEND IN PICKENS COUNTY, SEMPER FI BAR WILL HOST A CELEBRATION TO HONOR VETERANS DAY AND THE MARINE CORPS 250TH BIRTHDAY. THE FOUNDER OF SEMPER FI, BARNES, SAYS SATURDAY WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR ALL OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED AND A CHANCE TO WITNESS THE OATH OF ENLISTMENT FOR 27 LOCAL RECRUITS.

The Marine Corps is dialing back its vision for shallow-water littoral regiments, but greenlighting a new unit with special high-speed boats.

Celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Jamey Johnson sent a special message to his fellow Marines.