First Sergeant Frank B. Kammer, left, and PFC Cory C. Neimeister, both assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, exchange the first piece of cake during a ceremony held in celebration of the Marine Corps’ 241st at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 10, 2016. During the Marine Corps birthday ceremony, the oldest and youngest Marines present traditionally exchange the first slice of cake, signifying the passing of knowledge for generations of Marines to come.

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