A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS. In his birthday greeting 70 years ago, General Alexander Vandegrift, our 18th Commandant noted that, “A Birthday is a fitting time to peer backward – and
Marine Corps Birthday Marine Lieutenant General Ronald S. Coleman cuts a cake to celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. (Keith Bedford/Courtesy Reuters)
Marines and some sailors with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a morning run in celebration of the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps on Friday at Cherry Point. About 2,000 Marines and sailors participated in the run, which was led by Maj. Gen.
Nearly 200 people gathered for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the SunRiver Clubhouse in St. George. According to organizer and Adjutant Pat Lisi, of the Marine Corps Dixie League, about 85 of those who attended were Marines. This is the seventh year
Nearly 200 people gathered for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the SunRiver Clubhouse in St. George. According to organizer and Adjutant Pat Lisi, of the Marine Corps Dixie League, about 85 of those who attended were Marines. This is the seventh year