HISTORY OF OUR MARINE CORPS

On November 10, we will celebrate the birthday of our U.S. Marine Corps.  In 1921, General John Lejeune issued “Order # 47”, which provided a summary of the history, mission and traditions of the Corps.  General Lejeune directed that the order be read to every command each subsequent year on November 10 in honor of the founding of the Marine Corps.  In 1952 it was formalized by Commandant General Lemuel Sheperd Jr., who directed the celebration of the Marine Corps birthday be formalized throughout the Corps, and the details were included in the Marine Corps Drill Manual approved in 1956.  Provisions include a cake ceremony held at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.  www.military.com
 

NEW JOBS BEING CREATED BY TWO EXPANDING COMPANIES

The Right Place continues to share great news throughout W. Michigan.  Here are the details:  Arcanum Alloys, a manufacturer of 20-ton coils, is moving from California to its new location at 4460 44^th Street, SE, Kentwood.  With their move, they are bringing 25 high-tech jobs and the promise of hiring 18 more employees within the next 24 months.  In Greenville, West Michigan Compounding announced a $6-million-dollar expansion, with the pending creation of 33 full-time jobs.  Both companies have received performance-based grants if job creation goals are met.