Corporals Mary Boyd, left, and Jayson Yanamura, right,
Corporals Mary Boyd, left, and Jayson Yanamura, right, speak about the Marine Corps heritage from throughout history during the the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Lance Cpl. Justin Sweet, dressed as the Marine of the
Lance Cpl. Justin Sweet, dressed as the Marine of the Revolutionary War, left, and Lance Cpl. Tyler Lund, dressed as a Marine from the War of 1812, right, stand at parade rest during the Cherry Point 237th Mari... More
A Marine reads the birth message from the 13th Commandant
A Marine reads the birth message from the 13th Commandant Gen. John A. Lejeune during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
The cake escorts stand by and await the cutting of
The cake escorts stand by and await the cutting of the cake during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Capt. Greg Weber, dressed as a modern Marine aviator,
Capt. Greg Weber, dressed as a modern Marine aviator, speaks about the impact of Marine Corps aviation on the fight and mission of the USMC during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the statio... More
A Marine's barracks cover sits in his lap as he enjoys
A Marine's barracks cover sits in his lap as he enjoys the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron color guard
The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron color guard performs the opening ceremony for the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Dressed as a Union Marine, Lance Cpl. Jorge Olavarria
Dressed as a Union Marine, Lance Cpl. Jorge Olavarria speaks about the separation of Marines during the Civil War that separated brothers during the cake cutting ceremony of the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps ... More
Dressed as an original uniformed Marine, Lance Cpl.
Dressed as an original uniformed Marine, Lance Cpl. Justing Sweet speaks about the birth of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
The cake escorts await the cutting of the cake before
The cake escorts await the cutting of the cake before the cake cutting ceremony of the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Lance Cpl. Brandon St. John is dressed as a Marine
Lance Cpl. Brandon St. John is dressed as a Marine from the Mexican-American War Era and speaks about the Marine influence during the cake cutting ceremony of the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony a... More
Five Marines and one sailor recreates the flag raising
Five Marines and one sailor recreates the flag raising of Iwo Jima before the cake cutting ceremony of the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth Waterman, dressed as a Marine from
Staff Sgt. Kenneth Waterman, dressed as a Marine from the Spanish-American War, speaks about the Marine influence in the war and how the Marine Corps grew during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremon... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcus Bonds speaks on the
Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcus Bonds speaks on the importance of the Naval influences of the corpsman and chaplains in Marine Corps history during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the statio... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcus Bonds speaks on the
Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcus Bonds speaks on the importance of the Naval influences of the corpsman and chaplains in Marine Corps history during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the statio... More
Pfc. Robert E. Kilgore JR., the youngest Marine, receives
Pfc. Robert E. Kilgore JR., the youngest Marine, receives a piece of cake from the Master Sgt. Leonard B. Crooms, the oldest Marine, during the cake cutting ceremony of the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball ... More
Five Marines and one sailor recreates the flag raising
Five Marines and one sailor recreates the flag raising of Iwo Jima before the cake cutting ceremony of the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Master Sgt. Mark E. Bradley reads the opening remarks
Master Sgt. Mark E. Bradley reads the opening remarks for the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
The cake escorts stand by and await the cutting of
The cake escorts stand by and await the cutting of the cake during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Cpl. Scott Tomaszycki, dressed as a Southwest Asia
Cpl. Scott Tomaszycki, dressed as a Southwest Asia Marine, speaks about the war era he represents during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Dressed in the uniforms from the southeast Asia lance
Dressed in the uniforms from the southeast Asia lance corporals Kashay Patterson, left, and Angela Lawrence, right, speaks about the Marine Corps impact on their time frame during the Cherry Point 237th Marine ... More
Master Sgt. Leonard B. Crooms, the oldest Marine in
Master Sgt. Leonard B. Crooms, the oldest Marine in attendance, receives the first slice of cake from Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point during the cake cutting ceremony of th... More
Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, the commanding officer of
Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point, cuts the first piece of cake during the cake cutting ceremony of the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Corporals Mary Boyd, left, and Jayson Yanamura, right,
Corporals Mary Boyd, left, and Jayson Yanamura, right, speak about the Marine Corps heritage from throughout history during the the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Marsha Hubert speaks on the
Petty Officer 2nd Class Marsha Hubert speaks on the impact of the Navy on Marine Corps history during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.
Lance Cpl. Tyler Lund is dressed as a Marine from the
Lance Cpl. Tyler Lund is dressed as a Marine from the War of 1812 and speaks about the growing resilience of the Marine Corps during the Cherry Point 237th Marine Corps Ball Ceremony at the station theater Nov. 8.