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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Keagan Hicks, a field artillery officer with Marine Forces Reserve, partakes in the Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony as part of the sword detail at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Keagan Hicks, a field artillery officer with Marine Forces Reserve, partakes in the Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony as part of the sword detail at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South march into position during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South march into position during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Myles Tweedy, an adjutant with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, gives commands to begin the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Myles Tweedy, an adjutant with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, gives commands to begin the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives the opening remarks during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives the opening remarks during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

The Marine Forces Reserve Band plays Anchors Away and the Marines Hymn to conclude the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band plays Anchors Away and the Marines Hymn to conclude the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Johnson, a legal clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, holds an M14 rifle as part of the color guard during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Johnson, a legal clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, holds an M14 rifle as part of the color guard during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

The Marine Forces Reserve Band plays during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band plays during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Obrian A. Ortiz, a financial management resources analyst with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, eats a piece of cake as the youngest Marine present during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Obrian A. Ortiz, a financial management resources analyst with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, eats a piece of cake as the youngest Marine present during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, cuts the birthday cake during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, cuts the birthday cake during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Myles Tweedy, an adjutant with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the birthday message during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Myles Tweedy, an adjutant with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the birthday message during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers, the marching of the colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. With over 3,500 attendees, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball throughout the Marine Corps this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color guard present the colors of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color guard present the colors of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color guard march with the colors of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color guard march with the colors of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Preston Hines, an admin specialist with Marine Forces Reserve, holds the colors of Marine Forces Reserve during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Preston Hines, an admin specialist with Marine Forces Reserve, holds the colors of Marine Forces Reserve during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve march with the cake during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve march with the cake during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Ambassador Theodore Britton, left, oldest Marine, presents a slice of cake to the youngest Marine, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Obrian A. Ortiz, right, a financial management resources analyst with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Ambassador Theodore Britton, left, oldest Marine, presents a slice of cake to the youngest Marine, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Obrian A. Ortiz, right, a financial management resources analyst with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, during the ceremony of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 1, 2025. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans is the largest ball in the Marine Corps with over 3,500 attendees this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South participate in an annual birthday motivational run celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2025. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and comradery among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South participate in an annual birthday motivational run celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2025. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and comradery among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech after an annual birthday motivational run celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2025. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and comradery among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech after an annual birthday motivational run celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2025. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and comradery among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech after an annual birthday motivational run celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2025. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and comradery among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech after an annual birthday motivational run celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2025. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and comradery among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears