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U.S. Marine Corps SGT. MAJ. McKnight prepares to pass a piece of a cake to PFC. Arauz during the Marine Corps birthday pageant at the parade grounds on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. on November 10, 2004. The passing of the Marine Corps birthday cake from the oldest to the youngest Marine symbolizes the passing of wisdom and knowledge while sharing youth and vitality. Observing the ceremony is Brig. GEN. Charles S. Patton, (center), Commanding General, and Colonel Peeler, (right), CHIEF of STAFF, 2nd Marine Air Wing.USMC PHOTO by CPL. Alicia M. Garcia (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps SGT. MAJ. McKnight prepares to pass a piece of a cak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Alicia M. Garcia, USMC Release ... More

Retired U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. Victor Krulak and PFC. M. Peralez stand at attention during the 229th Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. on Nov. 10, 2004. They are waiting for the passing of the cake ceremony, from the oldest to the youngest Marine, that symbolizes the passing of wisdom and knowledge while sharing youth and vitality.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Lance Corporal Jared M. Padula) (Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. Victor Krulak and PFC. M. Peralez s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcrd San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jared M. Padula, USMC Release Status: ... More

In Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, the U.S. Navy celebrated its 224th birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at the Rockhampton dining facilty. Storekeeper First Class William C. Hodges, the oldest Sailor present, and Hospitalman Aja Rehrig, the youngest Sailor present for the celebration, serve each other cake to symbolize the passing of wisdom and experience, while sharing youth and vitality. The Sailors are in Australia to assist U.S. forces who are participating in the joint/combined exercise Crocodile '99 with the Australian Defence Forces

In Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, the U.S. Navy celebrated its 22...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Blair A. Mcclellan ... More

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