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The oldest Marine present, retired Gunnery Sgt. Robert Allen, center, passes a slice of cake to the youngest Marine present, Lance Cpl. Ryan Fisher, left, an administrative specialist with G-1, 4th Marine Division, during the 243rd annual Marine Corps birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 16, 2018. The passing of the cake from the oldest to the youngest Marine symbolizes the passing of history and traditions to the next generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)