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191110-M-QR315-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) celebrate the 244th Marine Corps birthday while underway aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch, Cpl. Israel Chincio and SSgt Donald Holbert)

3rd Marine Division hosts a Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 2, 2019. Marines celebrate their 244th birthday by reflecting on the Corps' rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

U.S. Marines, sailors and guests attend the 244th Marine Corps birthday ball at Butler Officer Club on Plaza Housing, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The Marine Corps birthday ball is a special time to reflect on 244 years of service and celebrate Marines from our past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

The Marine Corps’ history runs deep, 244 years deep to be exact. Col. Mikel Huber, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, would like to wish all Marines a happy birthday. Prepare your uniforms, prepare your Marines, prepare your families, and let’s get after it!

Marine Corps Installations Pacific celebrates the U.S. Navy's 244th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Ryan H. Pulliam)