A noncommissioned officer sword sits on display next to the ceremonial birthday cake during the Marine Corps Installations East Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Goettge Memorial Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, , Nov. 17 2017. The Marines commemorated the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of General John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. ( Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Mark E. Morrow Jr.)

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