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243rd Annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, cuts a birthday cake 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)