BIRTHDAY BASH: US Marines Celebrate 247th Anniversary

This action-packed video compilation showing off some of the US soldiers’ most incredible feats was released to celebrate the US Marine Corps’ 247th birthday.

Newsflash obtained the footage from the Defence Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS), with the short greeting: “Happy 247th birthday US Marine Corps! Oorah!”

The footage shows various examples of some of the toughest military training that the marines have endured – from crawling through muddy, filthy remote areas, to jumping straight into freezing-cold waters under thick ice.

David H. Berger, the commandant of the Marine Corps, said in a message: “Current events around the world remind us that peace is not guaranteed.

Video compilation of United States Marine Corps released to celebrate the US Marine Corps’ 247th birthday. The footage shows various examples of some of the toughest military trainings that the marines have endured. (DVIDS, Jonathan Wright/Newsflash)

“We must be ready to respond when our Nation calls.

“It falls on Marines who are in uniform today to write the next chapter of our Corps.

“The solemn responsibility of maintaining our illustrious warfighting legacy rests upon your shoulders.

“The future characteristics of warfare are uncertain.

Video compilation of United States Marine Corps released to celebrate the US Marine Corps’ 247th birthday. The footage shows various examples of some of the toughest military trainings that the marines have endured. (DVIDS, Jonathan Wright/Newsflash)

“But one thing is certain – wherever Marines are called, they will fight and win – today, tomorrow, and into the future.

” Happy 247th Birthday, Marines!”