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242nd Marine Forces Reserve Birthday Ball
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)