Marine Maj. Catherine Sumruld, Force Adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, birthday message 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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