US Marine Corps celebrating 236 years

STERLING, Va. — In front of 300 screaming fans here, Cpl. Kelsey De Santis went to work.

The USMC celebrate their 236th Anniversary today and since tomorrow is Veteran's Day, we've decided to pay homage to those who are "the first to fight." CLICK through the gallery for 236 photos for the USMC's 236 Years of

forms will get your comment deleted, too. If you can't comment without using intemperate language, go someplace else. Under the header: Painting. "On Deck" Artist: Richard M. Gibney Service: U.S. Marine Corps Artist

AT Camp Lejeune in North Carolina thousands of Marines ran in formation while chanting cadence as the sun rose. It's all part of the Corps 236th birthday run that began and ended at Soifert Field. After the run the unit stood in formation for the time

Denny Gramman, left, and Mike Emmons are Vietnam veterans and both served with the US Marine Corps. (By John Terhune/Journal & Courier) Several businesses are offering discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Friday.