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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

Guest of honor, retired Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the attendees of the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North cuts the cake during the MARFORRES birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Roberts (left), current operations staff non-commissioned officer, Marine Forces Reserve G-1, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason M. Pierce, logistics systems coordinating office officer-in-charge, MARFORRES G-4, lead the cake escort during the MARFORRES birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Retired Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, interacts with members of the cake cutting detail during the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Maj. Anthony K. Alejandre, adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the MARFORRES birthday ball at the Mercedes- Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Guest of honor, retired Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, is presented the first slice of cake during the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North , addresses the attendees of the MARFORRES birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, passes the second piece of cake to retired Sgt. Maj. Raymond A. Liss, the oldest Marine present, during the MARFORRES birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Liss enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1953 as a cannoneer, and retired in 1984 as the Sergeant Major of 4th Marine Division in New Orleans. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Pfc. Deshontae D. Bean, admin specialist, 4th Marine Logistics Group, is presented the third piece of cake as the youngest Marine present during the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Nov. 19, 2016. Bean enlisted in the Marine Corps in May 2016 and reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for recruit training. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors during the MARFORRES birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens