Mayor William L. Lewis, left, city of Havelock, receives a gift from Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout, right, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during 2nd MAW’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball at Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2025. The United States Marine Corps was founded on Nov. 10, 1775, and for 250 years, Marines have served our nation honorably, in every clime and place. In 2025, Marines around the world will celebrate the Corps' 250th birthday, commemorating history of service and sacrifice while living by the motto “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” for their nation and to one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sorayma Garcia)
U.S. service members and civilians with 2nd Marine Air Wing attend the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2025. The United States Marine Corps was founded on Nov. 10, 1775, and for 250 years, Marines have served our nation honorably, in every clime and place. In 2025, Marines around the world will celebrate the Corps' 250th birthday, commemorating history of service and sacrifice while living by the motto “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” for their nation and to one another. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Naimah Green)
“He would do it again if he could,” said Pam Turnage, daughter of retired U.S.
Marine Corps Col. LeRoy Barton. At 102 years old, Barton is one of the few
Marines who has served in three wars and is still living today.
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Barton’s strong sense
of patriotism drove him to serve his country. Four months after the attack, Barton
took the Oath of Office and joined the Marines as a pilot in World War II. During
his service, he discovered a strong sense of pride and camaraderie after multiple
near death experiences with his fellow Marines.
During the parades celebrating the end of World War II, Barton left the Marine
Corps and returned to his old job as a railroad worker.
However,...
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point established the first Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience kitchen in the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks, featuring a fully remodeled kitchen setup including a new stove, fridge, pots, pans and other kitchenware to encourage better nutrition and healthy meal preparation. Marine Corps Community Services and Headquarters Marine Corps partnered up to provide Marines with specialized...
The Devil Dog Gym is one of the many facilities offered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to help keep Marines and Sailors in peak physical condition. Maintaining well-rounded fitness is essential to mission readiness, ensuring that every service member is prepared to answer the nation’s call at a moment’s notice.
