Pfc. Antonio Martinez represents a Marine in the Mexican-American War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, , Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest.

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