Mike Flynn, a Marine Corps veteran and guest of honor, takes a bite of cake as part of the cake-cutting ceremony for the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)