U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Matthew W. Tracey, left, commanding general of Education Command and president of Marine Corps University, and the guest of honor, receives a gift from Sgt. Maj. Anthony Vega, the sergeant major of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, during the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 9, 2025. The ceremony included the traditional cake cutting, where the first slice of cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of honor, knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. The event also included remarks by Tracey. The Marine Corps has commemorated its founding on Nov. 10, 1775, each year, honoring its proud history, legacy and traditions carried on through generations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)
| Date Taken: | 11.09.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.12.2025 15:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9384046 |
| VIRIN: | 251109-M-GI852-1133 |
| Resolution: | 7385x4926 |
| Size: | 33.44 MB |
| Location: | OXON HILL, MARYLAND, US |
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