Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces, South, speaks to the Marines and Sailors under his command after they completed a motivational run celebrating the Marine Corps’ 247th Marine Corps Birthday in New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2022. Marines celebrate the birthday of their Corps every year with ceremonies like the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and other events such as motivational runs.

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