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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jahmon Hardwick, a Marine with the Marines Forces Reserve color guard, prepares to present the national colors to the National Anthem during a wreath laying ceremony on Nov. 10, 2022 at Grace Episcopal Church in Saint Francisville, Louisiana. Cpl. Hardwick graduated from Sandalwood Senior High School in Jacksonville, Fl and enlisted in the Marine Corps for better opportunities in his future. The ceremony is an annual event that takes place on the Marine Corps birthday at Gen. Robert H. Barrow's gravesite, who served as the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jestin Costa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jahmon Hardwick, a Marine with the Marines Forces Reserve color guard, prepares to present the national colors to the National Anthem during a wreath laying ceremony on Nov. 10, 2022 at Grace Episcopal Church in Saint Francisville, Louisiana. Cpl. Hardwick graduated from Sandalwood Senior High School in Jacksonville, Fl and enlisted in the Marine Corps for better opportunities in his future. The ceremony is an annual event that takes place on the Marine Corps birthday at Gen. Robert H. Barrow's gravesite, who served as the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jestin Costa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jestin Costa

The color guard of Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at parade rest during a wreath laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana, St. Francisville, La. on Nov. 10, 2022. The ceremony is an annual event that takes place on the Marine Corps birthday at Gen. Robert H. Barrow's gravesite, who served as the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jestin Costa)

The color guard of Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at parade rest during a wreath laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana, St. Francisville, La. on Nov. 10, 2022. The ceremony is an annual event that takes place on the Marine Corps birthday at Gen. Robert H. Barrow's gravesite, who served as the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jestin Costa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jestin Costa

Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans participate in a 3-mile motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2018. The motivational run celebrates the Marine Corps birthday, promoted unit cohesion, demonstrated pride in the local community and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans participate in a 3-mile motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2018. The motivational run celebrates the Marine Corps birthday, promoted unit cohesion, demonstrated pride in the local community and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (far left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (far right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, along with Ellyn Dunford and Rebecca McMillian pose for a photo at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (far left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (far right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, along with Ellyn Dunford and Rebecca McMillian pose for a photo at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (middle), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Master Chief Matthew Downing (right), command Master Chief of 4th Marine Division and Master Chief Ryan Strack (right), the command Master Chief of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford, the guest of honor, spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (middle), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Master Chief Matthew Downing (right), command Master Chief of 4th Marine Division and Master Chief Ryan Strack (right), the command Master Chief of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford, the guest of honor, spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Pfc. Alec J. Page, the youngest Marine present at the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball, and Gunnery Sgt. (retired) Robert L. Allen, oldest Marine present, pose for a photo at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces on Nov. 3, 2017. It is a tradition for the first piece of cake to be given to the oldest Marine present and the passed to the youngest Marine present at every Marine Corps ball, symbolizing the passing of experience and knowledge to the new generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Pfc. Alec J. Page, the youngest Marine present at the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball, and Gunnery Sgt. (retired) Robert L. Allen, oldest Marine present, pose for a photo at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces on Nov. 3, 2017. It is a tradition for the first piece of cake to be given to the oldest Marine present and the passed to the youngest Marine present at every Marine Corps ball, symbolizing the passing of experience and knowledge to the new generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North render honors to the colors during the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball ceremony, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest speaker at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North render honors to the colors during the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball ceremony, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest speaker at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North presents Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (far right), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, a bell to symbolize the Reserve Force answering the call to mobilize at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North presents Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (far right), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, a bell to symbolize the Reserve Force answering the call to mobilize at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center right), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at attention before the entry of the birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and continues to be a time every year when Marines set aside an evening to honor fallen comrades and toast to the future success of the Corps.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center right), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at attention before the entry of the birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and continues to be a time every year when Marines set aside an evening to honor fallen comrades and toast to the future success of the Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, cuts the first slice of birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller’s birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present as well as the guest of honor who receives the first piece before giving a speech to those present.

Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, cuts the first slice of birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller’s birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present as well as the guest of honor who receives the first piece before giving a speech to those present.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Calif. – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks at 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball as their guest of honor, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present.

Calif. – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks at 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball as their guest of honor, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines reenact the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Marines reenact the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses MARFORRES Marines after the Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday cake-cutting ceremony and 3-mile motivational formation run. Each year, all Marines celebrate two birthdays, the day they were born and the day their Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1775. Since that day, the United States Marine Corps has garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses MARFORRES Marines after the Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday cake-cutting ceremony and 3-mile motivational formation run. Each year, all Marines celebrate two birthdays, the day they were born and the day their Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1775. Since that day, the United States Marine Corps has garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve return from a 3-mile motivational formation run led by Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan (center) and Col. Steven G. Godinho at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2015. 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 garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve return from a 3-mile motivational formation run led by Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan (center) and Col. Steven G. Godinho at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2015. 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 garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve return from a 3-mile motivational formation run at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2015. 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 garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve return from a 3-mile motivational formation run at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2015. 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 garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at parade rest during the cake-cutting ceremony during a Marine Corps birthday ball celebration Nov. 15, 2014, at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. The Marines cut the cake then passed a piece from the oldest to the youngest Marines present, symbolizing the passing of knowledge and tradition from oldest to youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at parade rest during the cake-cutting ceremony during a Marine Corps birthday ball celebration Nov. 15, 2014, at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. The Marines cut the cake then passed a piece from the oldest to the youngest Marines present, symbolizing the passing of knowledge and tradition from oldest to youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Capt. Fredric Smith, battalion adjutant with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division reads a message from the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune during 3rd Bn., 14th Marines’ Marine Corps birthday celebration at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, Nov. 15, 2014. The message is read every year at Marine Corps birthday celebrations to remind Marines of their traditions and heritage. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Capt. Fredric Smith, battalion adjutant with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division reads a message from the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune during 3rd Bn., 14th Marines’ Marine Corps birthday celebration at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, Nov. 15, 2014. The message is read every year at Marine Corps birthday celebrations to remind Marines of their traditions and heritage. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Maj. Gen. Paul W. Brier, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, stands next to Lt. Col. Christopher A. Davis, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, as he passes a noncommissioned officer sword to a Marine during a cake-cutting ceremony during 3rd Bn., 14th Marines birthday ball at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, Nov. 15, 2014. Attending the ceremony was several previous commanders and former staff of 3rd Bn., 14th Marines who were invited to share in the festivities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Maj. Gen. Paul W. Brier, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, stands next to Lt. Col. Christopher A. Davis, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, as he passes a noncommissioned officer sword to a Marine during a cake-cutting ceremony during 3rd Bn., 14th Marines birthday ball at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, Nov. 15, 2014. Attending the ceremony was several previous commanders and former staff of 3rd Bn., 14th Marines who were invited to share in the festivities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick