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The 249th Marine Corps Birthday Message

10 November 2024

On November 10, 2024, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 249 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment.

On November 10, 2024, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 249 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment. This year, the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz reiterate to the force that Marines are ready to confront the challenges ahead and that the Marine Corp's reputations as warriors is a living testament. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez, GySgt Melissa Marnell, WO Joshua Chacon, Sgt. James Stanfield).