Marines stand when their years of service from different eras are called at the United States Marine Corps' 248th birthday at Arizona Country Club Nov. 10.
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The oldest Marine this year was Sam Baker, 101.
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It’s customary at Marine Corp birthdays worldwide to cut a piece of cake for the oldest present Marine to hand over to the youngest present Marine.
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The cake is cut with a sword for the Marine Corps' 248th birthday.
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Sam Baker, 101, hands a piece of cake to Robert Villalobos Jr., 17.
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Marines salute the flag for the National Anthem at the Marine Corp birthday celebration.
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Staff Sergeant Antonio Rosacci led the exclusive celebration, introducing speakers and guiding the traditions.
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Staff Sergeant Antonio Rosacci led the exclusive celebration, introducing speakers and guiding the traditions.
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Over 500 electronic invitations were sent for the Marine birthday this year.
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Sergeant Major Jerry Jones speaks as the guest of honor about leadership, tradition and brotherhood.
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Sergeant Major Jerry Jones speaks as the guest of honor about leadership, tradition and brotherhood.
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Sergeant Major Jerry Jones is gifted with a book of the Marine Corps history.
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Major Keegan R. Kinkade praised Arizona for its recruiting of Marines.
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Commanding Officer Ed Ferguson speaks at the Marine birthday celebration.
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Master Gunnery Sergeant Steve Soha read the birthday message of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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