Every Nov. 10, Marines worldwide gather to cut birthday cakes with Mameluke swords, listen to the reading of a nearly century-old order, and watch the oldest Marine hand a piece of cake to the ...
On Nov. 10, local Marines and friends celebrated the Marine Corps’ 248th Birthday. Hosted by Route 6 Cafe and owner Ollie Holdstock, events included the traditional reading of the Commandant’s message ...
It had been years for some veterans since they celebrated the birthday of the Marine Corps, complete with traditional Birthday Ball music, a cake cutting ceremony and even a reading of the Marine ...