U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang/Released 251101-M-VH127-1629.JPG
Nov 20, 2025
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)​
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Canon EOS R6m2
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RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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71/10
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1/250
ISO
6400
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