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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico Color Guard present colors during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico Color Guard present colors during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, left, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, a native of Sonora, Mexico, right, salute during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, left, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, a native of Sonora, Mexico, right, salute during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps PFC. Faith Smith, administration specialist, left, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, a native of Sonora, Mexico, right, during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. Smith is the youngest Marine on MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps PFC. Faith Smith, administration specialist, left, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, a native of Sonora, Mexico, right, during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. Smith is the youngest Marine on MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, cuts the first slice of cake during the Marine Corps Base Quantico cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, cuts the first slice of cake during the Marine Corps Base Quantico cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico sword detail march in formation during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico sword detail march in formation during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard, retire the colors during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard, retire the colors during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Moses Menchaca, battalion adjutant, Security Battalion, a native of Patterson, California, delivers the birthday message during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Moses Menchaca, battalion adjutant, Security Battalion, a native of Patterson, California, delivers the birthday message during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, a native of Sonora, Mexico, stands at attention during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, a native of Sonora, Mexico, stands at attention during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher, a combat graphics specialist with Security Battalion, and a Wasilla, Alaska native, has his sergeant chevrons placed on him by Katie Schumacher, his wife, and GySgt. Dustin March, a Communication Strategy and Operations operations chief, during his promotion ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2023. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher, a combat graphics specialist with Security Battalion, and a Wasilla, Alaska native, has his sergeant chevrons placed on him by Katie Schumacher, his wife, and GySgt. Dustin March, a Communication Strategy and Operations operations chief, during his promotion ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2023. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher, a combat graphics specialist with Security Battalion, and a Wasilla, Alaska native, has his sergeant chevrons placed on him by Katie Schumacher, his wife, and GySgt. Dustin March, a Communication Strategy and Operations operations chief, during his promotion ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2023. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher, a combat graphics specialist with Security Battalion, and a Wasilla, Alaska native, has his sergeant chevrons placed on him by Katie Schumacher, his wife, and GySgt. Dustin March, a Communication Strategy and Operations operations chief, during his promotion ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2023. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller

U.S. Marines award medals to runners for finishing the Marine Corps Marathon 10K in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marines award medals to runners for finishing the Marine Corps Marathon 10K in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marines and a member of the Mongolian military celebrate with last runner in the 48th Marine Corps Marathon and Penguin Award winner, Soon Kim, in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. The Penguin Award is presented in honor of the life and service of Public Affairs Officer and marathon runner Maj. Megan McClung who was killed in action in Iraq in December 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Bryce Hodges)

U.S. Marines and a member of the Mongolian military celebrate with last runner in the 48th Marine Corps Marathon and Penguin Award winner, Soon Kim, in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. The Penguin Award is presented in honor of the life and service of Public Affairs Officer and marathon runner Maj. Megan McClung who was killed in action in Iraq in December 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Bryce Hodges)

Photo by Sgt. Bryce Hodges

Participants in the 48th Marine Corps Marathon run through the 48th MCM course in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2023. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Participants in the 48th Marine Corps Marathon run through the 48th MCM course in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2023. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

The overall male winners for USMC Active Duty, male division, receive plaques during the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. The MCM collects timing data for 50K runners at the 26.2-mile mark along the 50K course that can be used as a qualifying marathon finish time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

The overall male winners for USMC Active Duty, male division, receive plaques during the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. The MCM collects timing data for 50K runners at the 26.2-mile mark along the 50K course that can be used as a qualifying marathon finish time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

The overall female winners for USMC Active Duty, female division, receive plaques during the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. The MCM collects timing data for 50K runners at the 26.2-mile mark along the 50K course that can be used as a qualifying marathon finish time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

The overall female winners for USMC Active Duty, female division, receive plaques during the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. The MCM collects timing data for 50K runners at the 26.2-mile mark along the 50K course that can be used as a qualifying marathon finish time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, runs through the 48th MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, runs through the 48th MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps participants of the Marine Corps Marathon take photographs with the mascots, Arlington, Va., Oct. 28, 2018. Also known as "The People's Marathon," the 26.2 mile race drew roughly 30,000 participants to promote physical fitness, generate goodwill in the community, and showcase the organizational skills of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps participants of the Marine Corps Marathon take photographs with the mascots, Arlington, Va., Oct. 28, 2018. Also known as "The People's Marathon," the 26.2 mile race drew roughly 30,000 participants to promote physical fitness, generate goodwill in the community, and showcase the organizational skills of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

Family, friends, and brothers in arms, gather to pay their final respects to retired U.S. Marine LtCol Bayard Victor Taylor at Quantico National Cemetery. A separate ceremony was held after the interment at the Marine Corps Museum. The guest speakers where retired U.S. Marine BG William Weise, Navy Cross recipient, who was LtCol Taylor's battalion commander during the Vietnam battle of Dia Do, and former Secretary of Defense, retired U.S. Marine General James N. Mattis on September 11, 2023. (marine photo by Mr. Tarnish Pride)

Family, friends, and brothers in arms, gather to pay their final respects to retired U.S. Marine LtCol Bayard Victor Taylor at Quantico National Cemetery. A separate ceremony was held after the interment at the Marine Corps Museum. The guest speakers where retired U.S. Marine BG William Weise, Navy Cross recipient, who was LtCol Taylor's battalion commander during the Vietnam battle of Dia Do, and former Secretary of Defense, retired U.S. Marine General James N. Mattis on September 11, 2023. (marine photo by Mr. Tarnish Pride)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, gives an interview with visiting journalists at MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, gives an interview with visiting journalists at MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, speaks with visiting journalists on MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, speaks with visiting journalists on MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

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