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Semper Fi at 251: Celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday

By Bill the Goat on Nov 7, 2019, 9:00:00 AM

Summary:

The USMC birthday is celebrated every November 10th, commemorating the birth of the Marines in 1775. In 2026, the Marine Corps anniversary marks 251 years of service. Explore U.S. Marine Corps birthday traditions, from the ceremonial cake cutting to birthday balls, and discover how the U.S. Naval Academy helps prepare midshipmen to become future Marine Corps officers.

Before there was a United States of America, there were United States Marines.

Let that soak in for a moment.

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