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que Marines Corporal Ben wouldn't care . 

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Tradition is deeply ingrained in the 

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Marine Corps , and despite current 

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circumstances , the core will continue 

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to uphold those traditions . Normally 

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this time of year , the planning begins 

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for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in 

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November . However , due to the current 

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global pandemic , this year may play 

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out differently than in years past . 

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The sergeant major of the Marine Corps , 

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Sergeant Major Troy Black , recently 

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released a memo to Marines discussing 

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what matters most and what is required 

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when honoring our history . This ball , 

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he reminds units everywhere that health 

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and safety are the main priority . He 

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also reminds us of the four required 

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considerations for a successful 

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birthday celebration . A troop 

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formation , recognition of the oldest 

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and youngest Marine present , the 

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cutting of the traditional cake and 

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reading General Lejeune Birthday 

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message . You can read the memo for 

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yourself at marines dot mil , and 

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that's your Marine minute