128TH HOSPITAL CORPS BIRTHDAY MESSAGE

R 161830Z JUN 26
ALMAR 014/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/128TH HOSPITAL CORPS BIRTHDAY MESSAGE//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Marine Corps proudly celebrates the 128th
anniversary of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps. Since 1898, this
partnership has been forged in combat and built on absolute trust.
Every Marine knows our readiness and lethality are tied directly to
the "Doc" standing beside them. The cry of "Corpsman Up!" is a
sacred promise that no Marine fights alone, a promise you have kept
across every climb and place for over a century.
2. Today, our "Docs" stand on the front lines from the Indo Pacific
to crisis response missions in Europe and the Middle East.
You provide advanced care in the most austere and contested
environments. Whether supporting Expeditionary Advanced Base
Operations or sustaining our Marine Expeditionary Units at sea, your
ability to provide lifesaving combat medicine under pressure ensures
our resilience in the face of modern threats.
3. To every Corpsman deployed, forward stationed, or sustaining
the force at home, thank you for your selfless service. Your legacy
is etched into the fabric of our Corps, ensuring we remain the
world's premier crisis-response force. Happy 128th Birthday to
the United States Navy Hospital Corps!
4. Semper Fidelis, Eric M. Smith, General, U.S. Marine Corps,
Commandant of the Marine Corps.//