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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz deliver the Marine Corps Birthday Ball message in Arlington, Virginia, on Nov. 10, 2025. The Marine Corps Birthday ball message honors 249 years of service, tradition, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Warrant Officer Joshua E. Chacon, Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Sgt. James Stanfield, and John Martinez) The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow held the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn, Victorville, California, November 15. Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, together with distinguished guest Master Sergeant Andre Bosier, USMC retired, presided over the birthday celebration, which included the ceremonial cake cutting and the presentation of colors by the Walking Color Guard.

On November 10, 2023, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 248 years of success on the battlefield, and reaffirm their commitment to our Corps' proud legacy of honor, courage and commitment. This year, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz remind us all that Marines are professional warfighters who have earned their reputation of discipline and lethality in the crucible of combat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by SSgt Joshua Chacon, SSgt John Martinez, GySgt Melissa Marnell and Mr. Rick Robinson)

On November 10, 2022, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 247 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment. This year, the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black reiterate to the force that Marines are warfighters first and foremost, in any clime and place. Drawing on the strength and service of those who wore the Eagle, Globe and Anchor in years past, Marines today are standing ready to fight and win. (U.S. Marine Corps video by SSgt John Martinez and SSgt Aaron Patterson) This video contains imagery licensed from Adobe Stock

On November 10, 2021 U.S. Marines around the globe celebrate a 246-year legacy of battlefield prowess defined by courage, discipline, loyalty, perseverance, adaptability, leadership, and warfighting innovation. The annual birthday message delivered by the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black acknowledges the generation of Marines who joined after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, who later served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and who now approach their retirement milestone. It also highlights the culture of innovation being cultivated by Marine leaders to enable the Marine Corps to remain America’s force in readiness—prepared to fight and win in every clime and place.