Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Thomas W. Foster, the oldest Marine on station, passes a piece of the ceremonial birthday cake to the youngest Marine on station, Lance Cpl. Osvaldo Diaz, during the annual cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 8, 2017. The ceremony celebrates the 242nd birthday of the Marine Corps, and serves to honor Marines of the past, present, and future while signifing the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cachola)

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