[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 187 (Friday, November 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  RECOGNIZING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

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                            HON. MARK ALFORD

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 2025

  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 250th anniversary 
of the United States Marine Corps, an institution championing courage, 
discipline, and devotion to duty. For two and a half centuries, Marines 
have stood on the front lines of freedom, defending our Nation's ideals 
at home and abroad with unwavering honor.
  Since its founding on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in 
Philadelphia, the Marine Corps has embodied the highest standards of 
service and sacrifice. From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of 
Tripoli, Marines have answered the call of duty with unwavering courage 
and honor. Through centuries of conflict and change, they have earned 
their reputation as one of the world's most disciplined and lethal 
fighting forces, steadfast in their mission to defend our freedom.
  In Missouri's 4th Congressional District, we are proud to be home to 
two outstanding detachments of the Marine Corps League: the Sgt. Darell 
S. Cole Marine Corps League Detachment in Richland and the Warsaw 
Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment in Warsaw. These 
detachments continue to exemplify the Marine spirit long after active 
service: honoring fallen comrades while supporting veterans, their 
families, and our local communities.
  As we commemorate this remarkable milestone, we recognize not only 
the 250 years of service and sacrifice by the United States Marine 
Corps but also the enduring legacy carried forward by the brave men and 
women who wear, or have worn, the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Their 
commitment to God, Country, and Corps remains a model of selfless 
devotion that inspires us all.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Missouri's 4th District, I 
extend my deepest gratitude to every Marine, past, present, and future, 
for their extraordinary service to our great Nation. May we continue to 
honor their courage and uphold the values they so bravely defend. 
Semper Fidelis.

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