Master Sgt. Ginger Headley and Cpl. Nayeli Carranza, Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, pose for a photo with the first piece of cake eaten while celebrating the 241st Marine Corps’ birthday at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Nov. 10, 2016. Part of the traditional ceremony includes the oldest Marine present taking the first bite of cake before passing it off to the youngest Marine present. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Command support operations, contingencies and secur

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Master Sgt. Ginger Headley and Cpl. Nayeli Carranza, Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, pose for a photo with the first piece of cake eaten while celebrating the 241st Marine Corps’ birthday at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Nov. 10, 2016. Part of the traditional ceremony includes the oldest Marine present taking the first bite of cake before passing it off to the youngest Marine present. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Command support operations, contingencies and security cooperation in the Africa Command area of responsibility.

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