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A ball is set in the middle of a turf field before a rugby exhibition match at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sep. 3, 2025. The All-Marine Women's Rugby team consists of Marines throughout the Marine Corps who compete against other teams across the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A ball is set in the middle of a turf field before a rugby exhibition match at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sep. 3, 2025. The All-Marine Women's Rugby team consists of Marines throughout the Marine Corps who compete against other teams across the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

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 two and a half centuries of service, tradition, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Chief Warrant Officer Joshua E. Chacon, Sgt. James Stanfield, and John Martinez)

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 two and a half centuries of service, tradition, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Chief Warrant Officer Joshua E. Chacon, Sgt. James Stanfield, and John Martinez)

Photo by John Martinez

Col. Christine Houser, left, commander of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands at the podium after finishing second in the Women's Masters Division during the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. Also pictured are first place finisher, Air Force Maj. Esther Willett, center; and third place finisher Army Maj. Christyn Gaa.

Col. Christine Houser, left, commander of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands at the podium after finishing second in the Women's Masters Division during the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. Also pictured are first place finisher, Air Force Maj. Esther Willett, center; and third place finisher Army Maj. Christyn Gaa.

Photo by Joe Lacdan

Then-Naval Academy Midshipman Christine Vallely poses for a photo with her late mother, Barbara Vallely, at an Army-Navy football game. Now Col. Christine Houser is the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commander.

Then-Naval Academy Midshipman Christine Vallely poses for a photo with her late mother, Barbara Vallely, at an Army-Navy football game. Now Col. Christine Houser is the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commander.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, runs towards a weighted ball at the Fitness Center at MCRD San Diego, July 17, 2023. The Fitness Center helps boost Marines' moral on base and provides a safe environment for Marines to train.

U.S Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, runs towards a weighted ball at the Fitness Center at MCRD San Diego, July 17, 2023. The Fitness Center helps boost Marines' moral on base and provides a safe environment for Marines to train.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel

The fallen comrade table is displayed for attendees during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group celebration of the 247th Marine Corps birthday on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2022. A ceremonial ball is held every year to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. During the ball, Marines across the globe reflect on their legacy and honor the fallen.

The fallen comrade table is displayed for attendees during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group celebration of the 247th Marine Corps birthday on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2022. A ceremonial ball is held every year to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. During the ball, Marines across the globe reflect on their legacy and honor the fallen.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following the example of two of his brothers who had already signed up for World War II military duty ahead of him. Turner, a 96-year-old War World II veteran and Marine Raider, affectionately nicknamed “Raider 96,” served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was the oldest Marine in attendance at Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 2, 2019. Turner served under Lt. Col. Evan F. Carlson on New Caledonia; was sent to Guadalcanal, Efate, and Espiritu Santo; and was a part of the first waves during the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa. After the surrender of Japan, Turner served as a Military Policeman on the Island of Ryukyu, Japan until returning to the United States. After completing his military service, Turner returned to his hometown of Detroit and served in a supervisory capacity at General Motors Headquarters, retiring after 42 years.

Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following the example of two of his brothers who had already signed up for World War II military duty ahead of him. Turner, a 96-year-old War World II veteran and Marine Raider, affectionately nicknamed “Raider 96,” served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was the oldest Marine in attendance at Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 2, 2019. Turner served under Lt. Col. Evan F. Carlson on New Caledonia; was sent to Guadalcanal, Efate, and Espiritu Santo; and was a part of the first waves during the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa. After the surrender of Japan, Turner served as a Military Policeman on the Island of Ryukyu, Japan until returning to the United States. After completing his military service, Turner returned to his hometown of Detroit and served in a supervisory capacity at General Motors Headquarters, retiring after 42 years.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines share a bottle of cognac from 1942 during a 246th Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Last of the First Salute ceremony at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California, Nov. 6, 2021. Marines with 1st Marine Division, past and present, gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the Marine Corps. During the celebration, World War II veterans opened a bottle of cognac called the "Last Man's" bottle, which they had saved since WWII. The bottle was intended to be opened by the last surviving Marine from the Battle of Guadalcanal. Due to the declining number of Marines from the battle, the bottle was opened 77 years later and shared with the Marines in attendance at the ball.

U.S. Marines share a bottle of cognac from 1942 during a 246th Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Last of the First Salute ceremony at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California, Nov. 6, 2021. Marines with 1st Marine Division, past and present, gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the Marine Corps. During the celebration, World War II veterans opened a bottle of cognac called the "Last Man's" bottle, which they had saved since WWII. The bottle was intended to be opened by the last surviving Marine from the Battle of Guadalcanal. Due to the declining number of Marines from the battle, the bottle was opened 77 years later and shared with the Marines in attendance at the ball.

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tom Evans, a World War II veteran, speaks with a Marine from the 1st Marine Division color guard during a 246th Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Last of the First Salute ceremony at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California, Nov. 6, 2021. Marines with 1st MARDIV, past and present, gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the Marine Corps. During the celebration, WWII veterans opened a bottle of cognac called the "Last Man's" bottle, which they had saved since WWII. The bottle was intended to be opened by the last surviving Marine from the Battle of Guadalcanal. Due to the declining number of Marines from the battle, the bottle was opened 77 years later and shared with the Marines in attendance at the ball.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tom Evans, a World War II veteran, speaks with a Marine from the 1st Marine Division color guard during a 246th Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Last of the First Salute ceremony at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California, Nov. 6, 2021. Marines with 1st MARDIV, past and present, gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the Marine Corps. During the celebration, WWII veterans opened a bottle of cognac called the "Last Man's" bottle, which they had saved since WWII. The bottle was intended to be opened by the last surviving Marine from the Battle of Guadalcanal. Due to the declining number of Marines from the battle, the bottle was opened 77 years later and shared with the Marines in attendance at the ball.

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, bow their heads in prayer as part of the color guard during a ceremonial ball celebrating the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday on Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service members of H&S Battalion had not celebrated the Marine Corps birthday ball since 2019. The USMC birthday ball is a celebration of tradition that represents where the Marine Corps started, where it is now, and allows a glimpse of the past, present, and future.

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, bow their heads in prayer as part of the color guard during a ceremonial ball celebrating the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday on Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service members of H&S Battalion had not celebrated the Marine Corps birthday ball since 2019. The USMC birthday ball is a celebration of tradition that represents where the Marine Corps started, where it is now, and allows a glimpse of the past, present, and future.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marines celebrate the 244th Marine Corps Birthday in Alexandria, Va., on November 2.

U.S. Marines celebrate the 244th Marine Corps Birthday in Alexandria, Va., on November 2.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristian Karsten

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Steve Mckay catches the ball during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials wheelchair rugby competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Steve Mckay catches the ball during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials wheelchair rugby competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylon Grasso

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Steve Mckay completes a pass during sitting volleyball practice for the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Steve Mckay completes a pass during sitting volleyball practice for the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylon Grasso

Athletes competing in the 2020 Marine Corps Trials conduct passing drills during sitting volleyball practice at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar. 1. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Athletes competing in the 2020 Marine Corps Trials conduct passing drills during sitting volleyball practice at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar. 1. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylon Grasso

Athletes huddle during sitting volleyball practice for the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Athletes huddle during sitting volleyball practice for the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylon Grasso

Marine Corps Trials teams Wounded Warrior Battalion-West and Georgia play a practice game of sitting volleyball at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar. 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Marine Corps Trials teams Wounded Warrior Battalion-West and Georgia play a practice game of sitting volleyball at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar. 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylon Grasso

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Matthew Hargrove hits a volleyball during practice for the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Matthew Hargrove hits a volleyball during practice for the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylon Grasso

A participant rolls a bowling ball during the Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic State Games on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Nov. 23.

A participant rolls a bowling ball during the Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic State Games on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Nov. 23.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following the example of two of his brothers who had already signed up for World War II military duty ahead of him. Turner, a 96-year-old War World II veteran and Marine Raider, affectionately nicknamed “Raider 96,” served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was the oldest Marine in attendance at Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 2, 2019. Turner served under Lt. Col. Evan F. Carlson on New Caledonia; was sent to Guadalcanal, Efate, and Espiritu Santo; and was a part of the first waves during the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa. After the surrender of Japan, Turner served as a Military Policeman on the Island of Ryukyu, Japan until returning to the United States. After completing his military service, Turner returned to his hometown of Detroit and served in a supervisory capacity at General Motors Headquarters, retiring after 42 years.

Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following the example of two of his brothers who had already signed up for World War II military duty ahead of him. Turner, a 96-year-old War World II veteran and Marine Raider, affectionately nicknamed “Raider 96,” served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was the oldest Marine in attendance at Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 2, 2019. Turner served under Lt. Col. Evan F. Carlson on New Caledonia; was sent to Guadalcanal, Efate, and Espiritu Santo; and was a part of the first waves during the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa. After the surrender of Japan, Turner served as a Military Policeman on the Island of Ryukyu, Japan until returning to the United States. After completing his military service, Turner returned to his hometown of Detroit and served in a supervisory capacity at General Motors Headquarters, retiring after 42 years.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following the example of two of his brothers who had already signed up for World War II military duty ahead of him. Turner, a 96-year-old War World II veteran and Marine Raider, affectionately nicknamed “Raider 96,” served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was the oldest Marine in attendance at Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 2, 2019. Turner served under Lt. Col. Evan F. Carlson on New Caledonia; was sent to Guadalcanal, Efate, and Espiritu Santo; and was a part of the first waves during the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa. After the surrender of Japan, Turner served as a Military Policeman on the Island of Ryukyu, Japan until returning to the United States. After completing his military service, Turner returned to his hometown of Detroit and served in a supervisory capacity at General Motors Headquarters, retiring after 42 years.

Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following the example of two of his brothers who had already signed up for World War II military duty ahead of him. Turner, a 96-year-old War World II veteran and Marine Raider, affectionately nicknamed “Raider 96,” served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was the oldest Marine in attendance at Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 2, 2019. Turner served under Lt. Col. Evan F. Carlson on New Caledonia; was sent to Guadalcanal, Efate, and Espiritu Santo; and was a part of the first waves during the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa. After the surrender of Japan, Turner served as a Military Policeman on the Island of Ryukyu, Japan until returning to the United States. After completing his military service, Turner returned to his hometown of Detroit and served in a supervisory capacity at General Motors Headquarters, retiring after 42 years.

Photo by Courtesy Photo