John A. Lejune’s birthday message. "The Marine Corps Ball is a fun tradition," Fitch said. "It’s a time where you get to celebrate with your brothers and sisters. You get to celebrate 238 ...

In 2021 some already have been canceled ― a hard blow to Marines who have been waiting to properly celebrate the Corps’ 246th birthday. Tell us: Is your Marine unit having a birthday ball in 2021?

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the 2012 Commandant's Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 10, 2012, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor ...

“This decision applies only to the commandant’s birthday ball,” Flanagan said. “Commanders throughout the Marine Corps have the ability to decide on their own birthday ...

Every Nov. 10, United States Marines past and present gather in their finest dress blues to celebrate the birthday of their beloved Corps, just as they have every year since 1921. But for more ...

The Marine Corps turns 244 on November 10th, and every year Camp Lejeune holds a birthday ball, but this year is a little bit different with a new special ceremony that brings historic moments in ...

In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corps Detachment is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. The public ...

The birthday ball commemorates the history and traditions of the Marine Corps, and is a way for the local Marines to thank community leaders and supporters for their continued dedication to the ...

TULSA, Okla. — Marines from across Oklahoma celebrated their history at the 249th annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball in downtown Tulsa. "Well, it's always exciting because there's always ...

The Montford Point Marines Association Chapter 33 hosted the annual Marine Corps birthday ball coupled with a Congressional Medal ceremony. The ball is a time to pay tribute to those who have ...

Maj. Roger Hollenbeck, a Marine Corps spokesman, said Friday that no taxpayer money would be spent on the ball and that the 4th ANGLICO had not yet settled on a venue. “We are aware that Marines ...