Marine Corps 1st Lt. Rykar Lewis, air traffic control officer with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, reads the birthday message during the 243rd Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 243rd Marine Corps birthday. It included a historical uniform pageant to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next.

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