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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — From Nov. 4–6, 2025, Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducted the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Run. The event commenced at 5:00 p.m., a time deliberately chosen to synchronize with fellow Marines stationed in Japan. The running of the Colors was a tribute to heritage and legacy across the Wing. For 250 miles, the Colors remained in motion, in three different locations, honoring the Corps’ unbroken spirit.
The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the first runners stepped off, with each squadrons’ Colors held high. Each stride carried purpose, with every Marine and Sailor recognizing they were part of something greater than themselves. Sweat and determination mixed with pride as Marines and Sailors from every squadron within 1st MAW joined forces, embodying Esprit de Corps.
“I always love a good run, but this is far greater than just ‘a good run,’” said Staff Sgt Zane Hartman, a force fitness instructor with MAG-24. “It’s running side by side with friends, coming together when we normally wouldn’t, and nothing compares to that feeling.”
As the run continued into the night, each handoff of the Colors symbolized generations of Marines passing forward the legacy of service and sacrifice. Meanwhile, across the Pacific, thousands of Marines and Sailors from 1st MAW ran at the same hour, their efforts synchronized in both spirit and time. The shared run represented more than celebration, it was a living demonstration of the Marine Corps’ endurance and unity, regardless of distance.
“The experience was motivating and surprisingly smooth,” recalled Cpl. Dominic Hice, a precision measurement equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, MAG-24, 1st MAW. “The gathering of so many Marines running together in the MAG made me never want to quit. After 35 miles, I was surprised I wanted more, I ended up running 40. It was a phenomenal event to celebrate the birthday, especially for the Corps.”
For the final mile all 1st MAW units ran in formation with every Marine and Sailor crossing the finish line at the same moment. As the Colors came to rest, a profound sense of pride filled the air as the Marine Corps’ Hymn began. The 250th Marine Corps Birthday Run across all 1st MAW units ended. The miles behind each Marine and Sailor reflected the generations who came before, while the road ahead symbolized the Marines yet to come.
| Date Taken: | 11.06.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.17.2025 14:57 |
| Story ID: | 550865 |
| Location: | KANEOHE, HAWAII, US |
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