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    22nd MEU celebrates 238th Marine Corps birthday [Image 4 of 5]

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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony is taking place in a hotel ballroom. Marines in dress blues are gathered around a multi-tiered ceremonial cake topped with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. Two Marines appear to be cutting the cake with a ceremonial sword while others stand at attention.

    WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    11.22.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Manuel Estrada 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit stand at parade rest while a birthday cake is cut during a ceremony celebrating the U.S. Marine Corps’ 238th birthday in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 22, 2013. Every year, Marines across the world celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony where the oldest Marine passes a piece of cake to the youngest Marine, symbolizing the passing of knowledge through the generations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Manuel A. Estrada/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.22.2013
    Date Posted: 11.27.2013 12:11
    Photo ID: 1061954
    VIRIN: 131122-M-MX805-065
    Resolution: 3861x2574
    Size: 1.99 MB
    Location: WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 6

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    A elaborately decorated multi-tiered military-themed cake celebrating the United States Marine Corps, specifically the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Fleet Marine Force). The cake features multiple tiers decorated with Marine Corps dress uniform elements, military silhouettes, an American flag, medals, and is topped with a large gold Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. The design incorporates red, white, blue, and dark navy colors consistent with Marine Corps branding.
    Four U.S. Marines in dress blue uniforms stand flanking a multi-tiered ceremonial cake decorated with Marine Corps and American flag motifs, topped with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. The setting appears to be an indoor formal event, likely a Marine Corps Birthday Ball. The cake features silhouettes of military figures, ribbons, medals, and unit insignia.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard is presenting the colors during a formal military ceremony, likely a Marine Corps Birthday Ball or similar formal dinner event held in a banquet hall. The color guard carries the American flag and a red Marine Corps unit guidon, while a senior NCO stands at attention to the left holding a ceremonial sword. Attendees in dress blues and civilian formal attire are visible standing at attention in the background.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony is taking place in a hotel ballroom. Marines in dress blues are gathered around a multi-tiered ceremonial cake topped with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. Two Marines appear to be cutting the cake with a ceremonial sword while others stand at attention.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony, likely a Marine Corps Ball, taking place in a hotel ballroom. A color guard is presenting flags, including the American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps or unit flag, while Marines in dress blues stand at attention in formation. Civilians and additional Marines line the sides of the room observing the ceremony.

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