3 AUG--This Day in US Military History

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:55:18 -0400

1950 – Eight Corsairs of VMF-214, the famed “Black Sheep” squadron of World War II, led by squadron executive officer, Major Robert P. Keller,launched from the USS SICILY and executed the first Marine aviation mission in the Korean War in a raid against enemy installations near Inchon.
After the F4Us delivered their incendiary bombs and rockets on their targets, the Marines concluded their greeting to the Communist troops with a series of strafing runs.

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August 3

3 August 1492 - From the Spanish port of Palos, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sets sail in command of three ships--the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina--on a journey to find a western s...

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Aug 3 at 2015 10:03 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:03:45 -0400

On this date in 1944, Patton's 3rd Army captured Rennes. It was off to the races on perhaps the best period of ground operations ever conducted by the US Army. Of course none of you Army guys know that.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Aug 3 at 2015 12:08 PM

LTC John Shaw — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:08:54 -0400

Loved the show based on their stories.