Marines celebrate 239th birthday

SAN ANGELO, Texas – A Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima statue sits on top of the U.S. Marine Corps birthday cake during the Marine Corps Ball at the McNease Convention Center Nov. 8. This year the Marines celebrated their 239th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

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Marines celebrate 239th birthday

SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to retire the colors during the Marine Corps Ball at the McNease Convention Center Nov. 8. They presented the American flag and Marine Corps flag during the singing of the national anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

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Marines celebrate 239th birthday

SAN ANGELO, Texas – Marines pose for a photo during the Marine Corps Ball at the McNease Convention Center Nov. 8. The ball consisted of a social hour, a message from the Marine Corps Commandant, a cake cutting ceremony and a dinner with dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

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SAN ANGELO, Texas – Marines carry the U.S. Marine Corps birthday cake during the Marine Corps Ball at the McNease Convention Center Nov. 8. It is customary at Marine Corps birthday celebrations for the first piece of cake to be given to the guest of honor and the second to be given to the oldest Marine who will in turn pass it on to the youngest Marine. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

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SAN ANGELO, Texas – Marine Maj. Devin A. Rullman, Marine Corps Detachment Commanding Officer, speaks during the Marine Corps Ball at the McNease Convention Center Nov. 8. Rullman was the first speaker of the night during the Marines’ 239th birthday celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

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SAN ANGELO, Texas – Retired Marine Maj. Stew Rayfield, guest speaker, speaks during the Marine Corps Ball at the McNease Convention Center Nov. 8. Rayfield shared stories about his time in the Marine Corps as well as the origin of the term oorah. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

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Marines celebrate 239th birthday

Published Nov. 10, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer
17th Training Wing Public Affairs

SAN ANGELO, Texas -- Marines celebrated their 239th birthday during the Marine Corps Ball at the McNease Convention Center Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photos/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

Marines celebrate 239th birthday

Marines celebrate 239th birthday

Marines celebrate 239th birthday

Marines celebrate 239th birthday

Marines celebrate 239th birthday

Marines celebrate 239th birthday

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