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tun tavern plaque next to the scottish memorial Philadelphia USA the tun tavern was the birthplace of the st andrews society and possibly the united s Stock Photo
RMJC4M9W–tun tavern plaque next to the scottish memorial Philadelphia USA the tun tavern was the birthplace of the st andrews society and possibly the united s
TUN TAVERN Near here stood Tun Tavern, 1693-1781, which is regarded as the traditional birthplace of the United States Marine Corps, authorized by a resolution of the Continental Congress, November 10, 1775. SEMPER FIDELIS Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 2005 Stock Photo
RMD9RJXB–TUN TAVERN Near here stood Tun Tavern, 1693-1781, which is regarded as the traditional birthplace of the United States Marine Corps, authorized by a resolution of the Continental Congress, November 10, 1775. SEMPER FIDELIS Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 2005
The old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia 532355 Stock Photo
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The old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia Stock Photo
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Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses MARFORRES Marines after the Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday cake-cutting ceremony and 3-mile motivational formation run. Each year, all Marines celebrate two birthdays, the day they were born and the day their Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1775. Since that day, the United States Marine Corps has garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception. Stock Photo
RMPE910E–Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses MARFORRES Marines after the Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday cake-cutting ceremony and 3-mile motivational formation run. Each year, all Marines celebrate two birthdays, the day they were born and the day their Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1775. Since that day, the United States Marine Corps has garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mohammed Ameen, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during a table five and six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2022. Ameen, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from Franklin Learning Center High School in 2020 and enlisted out of Recruiting Substation Tun Tavern in 2020. The purpose of the training was to improve the Marines’ ability to operate their rifles at close quarters and in low-visibility environments more effectively Stock Photo
RM2JTW7HX–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mohammed Ameen, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during a table five and six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2022. Ameen, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from Franklin Learning Center High School in 2020 and enlisted out of Recruiting Substation Tun Tavern in 2020. The purpose of the training was to improve the Marines’ ability to operate their rifles at close quarters and in low-visibility environments more effectively
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mohammed Ameen, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during a table five and six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2022. Ameen, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from Franklin Learning Center High School in 2020 and enlisted out of Recruiting Substation Tun Tavern in 2020. The purpose of the training was to improve the Marines’ ability to operate their rifles at close quarters and in low-visibility environments more effectively Stock Photo
RM2MJFEKE–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mohammed Ameen, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during a table five and six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2022. Ameen, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from Franklin Learning Center High School in 2020 and enlisted out of Recruiting Substation Tun Tavern in 2020. The purpose of the training was to improve the Marines’ ability to operate their rifles at close quarters and in low-visibility environments more effectively
The Old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, in which the first lodge of Free Masons was organized in North America Stock Photo
RM2JP731P–The Old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, in which the first lodge of Free Masons was organized in North America
SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar. (photo by Sgt. Matt Myers/Released) Stock Photo
RMJ2RGH3–SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar. (photo by Sgt. Matt Myers/Released)
Colonel Sekou Karega, commander, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cuts the traditional birthday cake during a ceremony on the Parade Deck Nov. 8 commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. The Marines were formed as an American fighting force Nov. 10, 1775 during a meeting at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. Stock Photo
RMMK5XP1–Colonel Sekou Karega, commander, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cuts the traditional birthday cake during a ceremony on the Parade Deck Nov. 8 commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. The Marines were formed as an American fighting force Nov. 10, 1775 during a meeting at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.
SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar. (photo by Sgt. Matt Myers/Released) Stock Photo
RMMR1P0Y–SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar. (photo by Sgt. Matt Myers/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJY–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
The old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia Stock Photo
RMW6ME9M–The old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia
Colonel Sekou Karega, commander, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cuts the traditional birthday cake during a ceremony on the Parade Deck Nov. 8 commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. The Marines were formed as an American fighting force Nov. 10, 1775 during a meeting at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. Stock Photo
RMKK5154–Colonel Sekou Karega, commander, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cuts the traditional birthday cake during a ceremony on the Parade Deck Nov. 8 commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. The Marines were formed as an American fighting force Nov. 10, 1775 during a meeting at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXW–U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
The Old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, in which the first lodge of Free Masons was organized in North America Stock Photo
RM2A4C52Y–The Old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, in which the first lodge of Free Masons was organized in North America
SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar. Stock Photo
RMMWY0K5–SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar.
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJW–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar. ( Stock Photo
RMR60P2J–SSgt. Lonny Washington-Paige, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tun Tavern, hands a Marine shirt to Ciara Thomas, an athlete, April 29, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2017 Penn Relays. The Marines handed out hundreds of shirts, protein shakers, water bottles, hats, keychains, pencils, and racing jackets to athletes throughout the three day event. In order to receive an item, athletes had to perform pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang on the pull-up bar. (
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPNF–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJ7–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Navy Capt. Stephen Shaw, Marine Forces Reserve Chaplain, Chaplain Corps United States Navy, delivers the invocation for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPY6–U.S. Navy Capt. Stephen Shaw, Marine Forces Reserve Chaplain, Chaplain Corps United States Navy, delivers the invocation for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPP6–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPYM–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAR05–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPHN–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAR01–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert D. Kisow, Embarkation Specialist, 4th MAW, takes a bite of the first piece of cake as the youngest Marine in attendance during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXN–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert D. Kisow, Embarkation Specialist, 4th MAW, takes a bite of the first piece of cake as the youngest Marine in attendance during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, escort the birthday cake into position during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPWK–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, escort the birthday cake into position during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, escort the birthday cake into position during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPWX–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, escort the birthday cake into position during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines Cpl. Estuarto Espinosa, Percussionist, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXY–U.S. Marines Cpl. Estuarto Espinosa, Percussionist, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPTB–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPP5–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Maj. Catherine Sumruld, Force Adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, birthday message during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPX1–U.S. Marine Maj. Catherine Sumruld, Force Adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, birthday message during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith, Band Officer, Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPK9–U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith, Band Officer, Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, Sergeant Major of MFR and MFN, stand at attention during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration held at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPWN–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, Sergeant Major of MFR and MFN, stand at attention during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration held at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPYN–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with Combat Camera, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a group photo before the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJ2–U.S. Marines with Combat Camera, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a group photo before the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Gardner with Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays the electric guitar during their performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPR8–U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Gardner with Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays the electric guitar during their performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPX5–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPTW–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJP–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPP3–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXA–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Maj. Catherine Sumruld, Force Adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, birthday message during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPX0–U.S. Marine Maj. Catherine Sumruld, Force Adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, birthday message during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJR–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines Cpl. Randy West, Percussionist, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPRF–U.S. Marines Cpl. Randy West, Percussionist, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAR03–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Corrado, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs his song “Stand” during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, Sergeant Major of MFR and MFN, stand at attention during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration held at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPYF–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, Sergeant Major of MFR and MFN, stand at attention during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration held at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPX9–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPKF–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, hands the first piece of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, U.S. Marine Retired GySgt. Robert L. Allen, Infantryman, during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXB–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, hands the first piece of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, U.S. Marine Retired GySgt. Robert L. Allen, Infantryman, during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJ6–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPRW–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North cake for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPGX–Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North cake for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPW6–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPKJ–U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, hands the first piece of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, U.S. Marine GySgt. (Retired) Robert L. Allen, Infantryman, during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXH–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, hands the first piece of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, U.S. Marine GySgt. (Retired) Robert L. Allen, Infantryman, during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPM9–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPYK–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Garder, Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays the trumpet during the band performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPY2–U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Garder, Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays the trumpet during the band performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, carry the cake out during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXP–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, carry the cake out during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPMH–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPYH–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPM3–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, carry the cake out during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXT–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, carry the cake out during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXX–U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, march their positions during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPYA–U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, march their positions during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, escort the birthday cake into position during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPWG–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, escort the birthday cake into position during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Charles Mekealin, Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays the trumpet during the band performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPY3–U.S. Marine Sgt. Charles Mekealin, Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays the trumpet during the band performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert D. Kisow, Embarkation Specialist, 4th MAW, takes a bite of the first piece of cake as the youngest Marine in attendance during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXK–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert D. Kisow, Embarkation Specialist, 4th MAW, takes a bite of the first piece of cake as the youngest Marine in attendance during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Gardner with Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays the electric guitar during their performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPPB–U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Gardner with Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays the electric guitar during their performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPP4–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with Combat Camera, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a group photo before the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPJ0–U.S. Marines with Combat Camera, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a group photo before the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPKT–U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Navy Capt. Stephen Shaw, Marine Forces Reserve Chaplain, Chaplain Corps United States Navy, delivers the invocation for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPRK–U.S. Navy Capt. Stephen Shaw, Marine Forces Reserve Chaplain, Chaplain Corps United States Navy, delivers the invocation for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, hands the first piece of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, U.S. Marine GySgt. (Retired) Robert L. Allen, Infantryman, during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPXG–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, hands the first piece of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, U.S. Marine GySgt. (Retired) Robert L. Allen, Infantryman, during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines Sgt. David Kelley (Left), and Sgt. Charles Mekealin (Right), with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPY7–U.S. Marines Sgt. David Kelley (Left), and Sgt. Charles Mekealin (Right), with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPMR–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines Cpl. Nathan Scheffler, French Horn, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/ Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPY1–U.S. Marines Cpl. Nathan Scheffler, French Horn, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/ Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPX6–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPY5–U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Beebe, Drum Major, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPX8–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, receives the Non-Commissioned officer sword in preparation to slice the birthday cake during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Maj. Catherine Sumruld, Force Adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, birthday message during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPX2–U.S. Marine Maj. Catherine Sumruld, Force Adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, birthday message during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, Sergeant Major of MFR and MFN, stand at attention during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration held at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPWD–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, Sergeant Major of MFR and MFN, stand at attention during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration held at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Gardner with Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays the electric guitar during their performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPPN–U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Gardner with Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays the electric guitar during their performance for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines Cpl. Randy West (Left), Percussionist, and Cpl. Scott Wente (right), Electric Guitarist, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPRH–U.S. Marines Cpl. Randy West (Left), Percussionist, and Cpl. Scott Wente (right), Electric Guitarist, with Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPN4–Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs for the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPTJ–U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Stock Photo
RMPEAPYG–U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a speech during the celebration of the 240th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)
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