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    MCCSSS Commands Celebrate 246th Marine Corps Birthday [Image 13 of 21]

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    A group of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors around a table holding a decorated cake, with two individuals exchanging salutes. Several personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A civilian in a white shirt is also present, observing the ceremony.

    JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    11.08.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Pittard 

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, conduct the 246th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at Camp Johnson, N.C., Nov. 8, 2021. The cake cutting ceremony is a tradition held everywhere by Marines, along with the reading of the Commandant’s Birthday Message. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Pittard)

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    Date Taken: 11.08.2021
    Date Posted: 11.15.2021 16:42
    Photo ID: 6940064
    VIRIN: 211108-M-WQ566-991
    Resolution: 5631x3754
    Size: 2 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A United States Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony is taking place, featuring the traditional cake-cutting ritual using a Marine Corps NCO sword. Personnel in dress blues are gathered around a decorated cake in front of a USMC colors flag. A senior enlisted Marine, identifiable by chevrons and service ribbons, stands at attention to the right.
    Two U.S. Marines in dress blue uniforms are participating in what appears to be a Marine Corps Birthday Ball or formal ceremony. The foreground Marine, wearing the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant or First Sergeant with numerous medals and decorations, is cutting or eating a piece of ceremonial cake. A second Marine stands in the background near a Marine Corps flag.
    A U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform is eating cake during what appears to be a Marine Corps Birthday Ball or formal military ceremony. He stands in front of an American flag and a unit insignia/emblem on the wall. The setting suggests a formal military celebration event.
    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage uniform and black face mask is cutting a white-frosted cake with a military sword during what appears to be a Marine Corps birthday ceremony. The ceremony takes place in front of an American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps unit colors flag. Other Marines in similar uniforms are visible flanking the central figure.
    Two U.S. Marines in digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniforms are standing indoors during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Both personnel are wearing black face masks. The younger Marine on the right is holding what appears to be a certificate or award on a white plate/tray, suggesting a recognition or award ceremony.
    Two U.S. Marine Corps personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a military ceremony, likely a promotion or award presentation. Both individuals are wearing black face masks, suggesting the event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A Marine Corps flag and an institutional shield/crest are visible in the background.
    A large formation of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing at parade rest on a grassy field. One individual, likely a non-commissioned officer or officer, stands facing the group at the right side, appearing to address or inspect the formation. The setting appears to be a military installation with low-rise buildings and tall pine trees in the background.
    Two individuals in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniforms are preparing to cut a large rectangular cake outdoors. The cake features the U.S. Marine Corps emblem (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor) and is decorated in red, gold, and white frosting, consistent with a Marine Corps Birthday Ball or anniversary celebration. A military-style knife or Ka-Bar is being used as the cutting instrument, which is traditional at Marine Corps birthday ceremonies.
    An outdoor military ceremony appears to be taking place, likely a birthday celebration given the decorated cake visible in the foreground. A civilian in a white shirt is holding a plate with a slice of chocolate cake while interacting with a uniformed Marine wearing a face mask. Two additional Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are present, with more personnel visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors in what appears to be a briefing or formation. One individual, facing the group, appears to be addressing or instructing the others. One person in the background is wearing a blue face mask, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic era.
    U.S. Marines in digital camouflage uniforms are cutting and serving a large decorated birthday cake outdoors. The cake reads 'Happy 246th Birthday' and features the U.S. Marine Corps emblem, indicating this is a Marine Corps Birthday celebration. One Marine with the name tape 'FERNANDEZ' is serving a slice to another service member.
    A United States Marine Corps birthday cake is being cut with a military sword by a person in camouflage uniform. The rectangular white cake features the USMC Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem in the center, decorated with red and gold frosting consistent with Marine Corps colors. This appears to be a traditional Marine Corps Birthday Ball or celebration ceremony.
    A group of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors around a table holding a decorated cake, with two individuals exchanging salutes. Several personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A civilian in a white shirt is also present, observing the ceremony.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform and black face mask is cutting a large decorated birthday cake with a sword/saber during an outdoor ceremony. The cake features the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem and appears to celebrate a Marine Corps Birthday. Other Marines are present, including one at a podium speaking and another holding a plate and spatula.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is eating a slice of decorated cake from a plate during what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony or celebration. Several other Marines in similar uniforms are visible in the background near a podium and table, suggesting a formal unit event. The setting is a military installation with a brick building visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are standing outdoors near a brick building. The Marine in the foreground is eating a slice of chocolate cake with white frosting from a small white plate using a fork. The Marine in the background is wearing a black face mask, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic era.
    A military instructor wearing a red t-shirt with a 'Financial Management School' patch reads from printed documents to a formation of soldiers/Marines standing at attention in a wooded outdoor setting. The personnel in formation are wearing olive drab/green t-shirts and camouflage trousers, many visibly muddy, suggesting they have completed a physical training exercise. The scene appears to be a formal address or after-action briefing following field training.
    A person is cutting into a decorated sheet cake using a knife or cake server. The cake features Marine Corps-themed decorations including red and gold frosting borders and text reading 'Birthday Marines,' along with what appears to be a Marine Corps emblem or figure. The cake is resting in or near its white cardboard box.
    A civilian man with gray hair and a beard stands with his back to the camera, holding a white plate with a slice of red and black cake while eating with a fork. He faces a line of individuals wearing military camouflage uniforms standing at attention or in formation on leaf-covered ground. The setting appears to be an outdoor wooded area, suggesting a military event or celebration.
    An outdoor scene showing what appears to be a military training exercise or ceremony in a wooded area. A civilian instructor with gray hair, beard, and visible tattoos is handing a white plate with food items to a young soldier in olive drab military attire. A line of similarly dressed military personnel stands in the background among fallen leaves.
    A young male in military-style olive drab clothing, with mud/dirt on his face and hands, is eating from a small packet or pouch in the foreground. Behind him, a group of similarly dressed individuals stand in formation, also appearing dirty and mud-covered. The setting appears to be an outdoor wooded area, consistent with a military training exercise.

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