Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts the birthday cake with the Mameluke sword as part of a near century long tradition celebrating the 247th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Harrah’s Resort, California, November 3, 2022. The birthday ball is a celebration of Marine Corps traditions and the legacy across generations from the past to the future of the warfighting organization.

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