06/29/2023
Happy Birthday, Chesty!
we honor the Corps’ most decorated Marine's 125th birthday, Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the only Marine ever awarded 5 Navy Crosses, the nation's second-highest military honor.
During his 37-year career, Chesty served 27 of those years in foreign lands or at sea. Marked by his heroism and valor during WWII, the Korean War, and expeditionary service in China, Nicaragua and Haiti, became one of the most recognizable figures in military history.
Chesty was revered as a Marine’s Marine, embodying an unwavering warrior spirit and upholding the esteemed tradition of excellence that all aspire to emulate.
As each successive generation of Marines meets the challenges of the modern day with valor and dedication, we are reminded of the words of Chesty himself: "Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference as long as it's the Marine breed."
Through his character and devotion in combat, Chesty Puller’s legacy will forever inspire Marines.