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250 years ago today, the first amphibious landing occurred. At the outset of 1776, Continental Marines under the command of Captain Samuel Nicholas carried out the first amphibious landing in the history of the newly formed corps of Marines during the Battle of Nassau. Leading approximately 200 #Marines and U.S. Navy #Sailors ashore, Nicholas seized key British positions and secured valuable cannons, munitions, and other military supplies. The operation not only strengthened the Continental war

Today we remember WWII Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. Nicholas Minue. In the heat of battle on April 28, 1943, Minue charged into enemy fire with unwavering courage and "complete disregard of his own welfare", single-handedly taking out machine gunners and riflemen to break the German defenses in Tunisia. His fearless actions inspired his unit to victory—but cost him his life. Minue's Medal of Honor citation highlights his courage and fearlessness in the face of inevitable death. He is buried in