Marines from School of Infantry - West, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and the oldest Marine prepare to cut the ceremonial cake during a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps birthday November 8, 2017. The traditional passing of cake from the oldest to the youngest Marine demonstrates the passing of the honor, experience and esprit de corps to the next generation of Marines. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Desiree King)

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