Col. Jason G. Woodworth, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., cuts a piece of traditional birthday cake with a mameluke sword to present to the guest of honor Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the 241st birthday of the Marine Corps aboard MCAS Miramar, Nov. 2. The theme of this year's birthday is "reunion"—a sense of staying connected with each other—connected with our history and those who came before us. No matter which era of battle Marines fought from World War II to Vietnam or


Col. Jason G. Woodworth, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., cuts a piece of traditional birthday cake with a mameluke sword to present to the guest of honor Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the 241st birthday of the Marine Corps aboard MCAS Miramar, Nov. 2. The theme of this year's birthday is "reunion"—a sense of staying connected with each other—connected with our history and those who came before us. No matter which era of battle Marines fought from World War II to Vietnam or Korea, Desert Storm or Desert Shield, operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom or Inherent Resolve, Marines are thankful and proud of the legacy forged as they remain part of the Marine family. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Travis Jordan/Released)


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