U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cuttin... More
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Commanding
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Commanding General Brig. Gen. James Glynn cuts the first piece of cake as part of a Marine Corps Birthday tradition during a pageant Nov. 7, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C.... More
151110-N-CH038-123 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) –
151110-N-CH038-123 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 sign a flag at a ceremony celebrating the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps ... More
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island recites the history of the Marine Corps aviation during a pageant on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., on Nov. 7, 2018. Each Marine wore the uniform of the... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cuttin... More
Maj. Gen. David C. Garza, IJC Deputy Chief of Staff
Maj. Gen. David C. Garza, IJC Deputy Chief of Staff Joint Operations, salutes a Marine Corps Color Guard during the celebration of the 235th Marine Corps birthday at KAIA on Nov. 10.
A traditional observance was held for the 242nd Marine
A traditional observance was held for the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The celebration included remarks by Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S. Marine C... More
Marines escort cake during a traditional celebration
Marines escort cake during a traditional celebration in observance of the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The celebration included remarks by Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, office... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mariah Davis, left, a data system
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mariah Davis, left, a data system administrator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and Lance Cpl. Lizbeth Guerreroolivares, right, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Head... More
151110-N-CH038-022 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10,
151110-N-CH038-022 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Staff Sgt. Stephanie Davidson, from Magnolia, Texas, speaks at a ceremony for the 240th Marine Corps birthday on the aft mess deck aboard the aircraft ... More
Capt. Zachary Johnson performs weighted back squats
Capt. Zachary Johnson performs weighted back squats for his circuit workout during the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10, 2015. Iron Empire hosted a community workout in ho... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, attend in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cutting cer... More
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd birthday with guest speaker General Miller.
151110-N-CH038-144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) –
151110-N-CH038-144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 sign a flag at a ceremony celebrating the birthday of the Marine Corps on the... More
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island recites the history of the Marine Corps during World War 1 for a pageant on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., on Nov. 7, 2018. Each Marine wore the uniform... More
Marines stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris
Marines stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island reenact the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima during a uniform pageant on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., on Nov. 7, 2018. The Marines wore uniforms identic... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lizbeth Guerreroolivares,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lizbeth Guerreroolivares, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, participates in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni,... More
Major General David C. Garza, IJC Deputy Chief of Staff
Major General David C. Garza, IJC Deputy Chief of Staff Joint Operations, hands a piece of cake to Lance Cpl. Jake Porter during the celebration of the 235th Marine Corps birthday at KAIA on Nov. 10, 2010. It ... More
Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island wait for their turn to recite the history of the Marine Corps during a uniform pageant Nov. 7, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Each Marine dressed in an era unif... More
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S.
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Coordination Element in Kuwait, cuts and serves cake to the oldest and the youngest Marine in the formation during a trad... More
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S.
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Coordination Element in Kuwait, cuts and serves cake to the oldest and the youngest Marine in the formation during a trad... More
U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Mariah Davis, left, a data
U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Mariah Davis, left, a data system administrator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and Master Sgt. Vladimir Villaman, right, a supply chief of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni... More
Marines run around the Marine Corps War Memorial Nov.
Marines run around the Marine Corps War Memorial Nov. 9, 2012, to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, which falls on Nov. 10. As the Corps draws down its ranks through at least fiscal year 2017, Marine Corps m... More
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S.
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Coordination Element in Kuwait, addresses the attendees of a traditional ceremony for the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, cuts a cake during the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. Th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Silveira, a military
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Silveira, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo during the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iw... More
151110-N-CH038-048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) –
151110-N-CH038-048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Sailors and Marines celebrate the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps on the aft mess deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, provides remarks during the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 202... More
Capt. Wynton Smith, commander of troops, maintains
Capt. Wynton Smith, commander of troops, maintains a formation of Marines during a celebration in observance of the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The celebration include... More
U.S. Marines escort a cake during a traditional celebration
U.S. Marines escort a cake during a traditional celebration in observance of the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Traditionally the oldest and the youngest Marine in the fo... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cuttin... More
U.S. Marines escort a cake during a traditional celebration
U.S. Marines escort a cake during a traditional celebration in observance of the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Traditionally the oldest and the youngest Marine in the fo... More
161110-N-LR795-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2016) Sailors
161110-N-LR795-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2016) Sailors and Marines render honors during a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 241st birthday aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Some... More
Gunnery Sgt. Brice Snyder (right) speaks with Arthur
Gunnery Sgt. Brice Snyder (right) speaks with Arthur MacDonald, father of Lance Cpl. Gregory MacDonald, during the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10 2015. Iron Empire hoste... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cuttin... More
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island recites the history of the Marine Corps during the Korean War for a pageant on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., on Nov. 7, 2018. Each Marine wore the unif... More
151110-N-CH038-011 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10,
151110-N-CH038-011 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Staff Sgt, Stephanie Davidson, from Magnolia, Texas, speaks at a ceremony for the 240th Marine Corps birthday on the aft mess deck aboard the aircraft ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cuttin... More
201108-N-BB269-1005 WASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2020) A digital
201108-N-BB269-1005 WASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2020) A digital illustration created for the 245th U.S. Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)
Participants conduct their various circuit repetitions
Participants conduct their various circuit repetitions during the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10, 2015. Iron Empire hosted a community workout in honor Lance Cpl. MacDon... More
151110-N-CH038-064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) –
151110-N-CH038-064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighte Squadron (VMFA) 251 celebrate the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps on the aft mess deck aboard t... More
A traditional observance was held for the 242nd Marine
A traditional observance was held for the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The celebration included remarks by Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S. Marine C... More
Capt. Wynton Smith, commander of troops, maintains
Capt. Wynton Smith, commander of troops, maintains a formation of Marines during a celebration in observance of the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The celebration include... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cuttin... More
151110-N-CH038-001 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10,
151110-N-CH038-001 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 celebrate the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps on the aft mess deck... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gregory, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gregory, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, passes a piece of cake to Pfc. Andy Perez, a fixed wing airframe mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Trans... More
A Marine poolee executes his 11 pull-ups for his current
A Marine poolee executes his 11 pull-ups for his current circuit during the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10, 2015. Iron Empire hosted a community workout in honor Lance C... More
Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island wait for their turn to recite the history of the Marine Corps during a uniform pageant Nov. 7, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Each Marine dressed in an era unif... More
Capt. James Patterson, a U.S. Marine adjutant for the
Capt. James Patterson, a U.S. Marine adjutant for the ceremony, reads a traditional Marine order during the observance of the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The celebrati... More
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd birthday with guest speaker General Miller.
151110-N-CH038-065 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10,
151110-N-CH038-065 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 celebrate the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps on the aft mess deck... More
151110-N-CH038-085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) –
151110-N-CH038-085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 celebrate the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps on the aft mess deck aboard... More
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S.
Col. Lawrence Kaifesh, officer in charge of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Coordination Element in Kuwait, addresses the attendees of a traditional ceremony for the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday on ... More
151110-N-CH038-033 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10,
151110-N-CH038-033 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) – Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 celebrate the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps on the aft mess deck... More
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris
A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island waits for his turn to recite the history of the Marine Corps during a uniform pageant Nov. 7, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Each Marine dressed in a... More
The Deputy Commandant of Headquarters Marine Corps
The Deputy Commandant of Headquarters Marine Corps Programs & Resources (P&R), Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, center, cuts the first slice of birthday cake during a cake-cutting ceremony at the Pentagon, Nov. 9, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gregory, left, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gregory, left, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, and Pfc. Andy Perez, right, a fixed wing airframe mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squa... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, attend in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The annual pageant and cake-cutting cer... More
161110-N-LR795-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2016) Marines
161110-N-LR795-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2016) Marines deliver a cake to the forward flight deck during a cake-cutting ceremony commemorating the Marine Corps’ 241st birthday aboard the amphibious transport d... More
Col. Andrew MacMannis, commanding officer of the 31st
Col. Andrew MacMannis, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts a cake during a ceremony commemorating the 235th Marine Corps birthday aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship U... More
A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit reads a message from Lt. Gen. John Lejeune, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a ceremony commemorating the 235th Marine Corps birthday aboar... More
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd birthday with guest speaker General Miller.
A participant wears the event shirt of the MacDonald
A participant wears the event shirt of the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10, 2015. Iron Empire hosted a community workout in honor Lance Cpl. MacDonald, a Marine who lost ... More
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Commanding
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Commanding General Brig. Gen. James Glynn, his wife Denise, and MCRD PI Sergeant Major Sgt. Major Raphael Rodriguez stand for the national anthem played by the Parris Is... More
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd
U.S. Marines deployed in Kabul celebrated their 242nd birthday with guest speaker General Miller.
U.S. Navy LT Earl Wilson III, a station chaplain with
U.S. Navy LT Earl Wilson III, a station chaplain with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, leads a prayer during the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. The... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Davis, a combat videographer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Davis, a combat videographer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, participates in the 245th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2020. ... More
161110-N-LR795-129 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2016) Sailors
161110-N-LR795-129 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2016) Sailors and Marines stand in formation during a cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate the Marine Corps 241st birthday aboard the amphibious transport dock ship US... More