Marine Corps Col. Scott A. Baldwin, acting commander, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives his remarks during the MCIEAST birthday ball at the Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, , Nov. 9, 2018. The Marines commemorated the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of General John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake.

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