Happy 239th Birthday, Marines!
Take a quick moment to watch this year’s birthday message and to reflect on what it means to be a US Marine. May we remember and appreciate the sacrifice and leadership of all our warriors gone before.
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This year is the 239th Marine Corps Birthday. And it is new Commandant Dunford’s first birthday message to his Marine Corps.
“On 10 November each year, wherever we are, we pause to celebrate the anniversary of our Corps, and reflect on who we are, what we do, and why we do it.”
— Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
(Produced by Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera)
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