Marine Corps Lance Cpl George Melendez with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participates in a historical uniform pageant at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2016. The uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony are annual traditions held to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, honor Marines of the past, present and future and signify the passing of traditions from one generation to the next.

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