Marine Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, hands the first piece of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, Marine Retired GySgt. Robert L. Allen, Infantryman, during the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La., Nov. 21, 2015. This year’s celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 240th Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. ( Marine Corps photo by Kimberly Aguirre/Released)

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