Four enlisted Marines stand at parade rest in a formation at Marine Corps Aircraft Group 31’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball, aboard MCAS Beaufort, Nov. 9. The birthday ball is the traditional way Marines celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. This year the Marine Corps celebrates its 241 birthday.

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