Spouses of active-duty Marines rush in to select a free ball gown during Operation Ball Gown at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, , Oct. 2, 2015. More than 100 women celebrated the 7th annual Operation Ball Gown with Marine Corps Ball etiquette tips and the opportunity to select a free gown. They were given a sneak-peek into the birthday ball ceremony where they learned the ins-and-outs of the historical tradition while waiting for their opportunity to select a gown. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

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