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Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, are escorted onto the field during the 243rd annual Marine Corps birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, on Nov. 16, 2018. Every year, a birthday ball is hosted celebrating the birthday and traditions of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, are escorted onto the field during the 243rd annual Marine Corps birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, on Nov. 16, 2018. Every year, a birthday ball is hosted celebrating the birthday and traditions of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)