Col. Jeffrey C. Holt, commanding officer, School of Infantry - West, Camp Pendleton, Calif., addresses the crowd during the annual cake cutting ceremony, November 8, 2017. The traditional passing of cake from the oldest to the youngest Marine demonstrates the passing of the honor, experience and esprit de corps to the next generation of Marines. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Desiree King)

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