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BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) -- The Marine Corps celebrated its 240th birthday on Tuesday.
Happy birthday @USMC ... In honor my uncle, one of your fallen... And my husband, still making me proud each day. pic.twitter.com/WpUUTT4iew
— Shiri Spear (@FOX25Shiri) November 10, 2015
Every year, the Corps celebrate with a formal Birthday Ball, the reading of a birthday message from the Commandant, the cutting of a birthday cake by the commanding officer, and the presentation of the first and second pieces of cake to the oldest and youngest Marines present.
Happy Birthday, Marines!
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