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Participants of the annual Historic Uniform Pageant stand on stage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

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Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

22 Nov 2016 | Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

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A crowd of spectators observe the many Marine Corps uniforms throughout from past wars during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A Marine color guard presents the colors at the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the Marine Corps’ 241st Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Jorge Eufracio represents a Marine in the Revolutionary War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Joshua Pollock represents a Marine in the War of 1812 during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Antonio Martinez represents a Marine in the Mexican-American War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Daniel Plummer represents a Marine in the Civil War the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Jacob Bessarab represents a Marine in the Spanish-American War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Sean Weaver represents 2nd Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham, the first Marine Corps aviator, during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Richard Nagel represents a Marine in World War I during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Antonio Phillips represents a Marine in the Banana Wars during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Lafayette Halmon (left), Lance Cpl. Adiel Garcia (center) and Lance Cpl. Melissa Dunbal (right), represent Marines in World War II during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Trystan Davila (left) and Pfc. Michelle Smith represent Marines in the Korean War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Christian Taylor (left) and Pvt. Sierra Robbins represent Marines in the Vietnam War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Jose Martinez represents a Marine in the 1980’s during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pvt. Arlette Hernandez represents a Marine in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Samuel Cooper represents a Marine in modern aviation during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Conway represents a Navy corpsman during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Cpl. Kayla Gilstrap (left) and Lance Cpl. Robert Rocco represent modern day Marines during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Col. Todd Ferry salutes Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Ferry is the commanding officer and Pangborn is the sergeant major for MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Capt. Deborah Myatt recites John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Myatt is the MCAS Cherry Point adjutant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Col. Todd Ferry cuts the birthday cake during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Ferry is the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn takes a bite of the birthday cake during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Pangborn is the MCAS Cherry Point sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Isaiah Living receives a slice of cake from Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Living is an administrations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Col. Todd Ferry gives a few words during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Ferry is the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines representing the Marine Corps throughout the ages stand on the stage during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy shakes hands with a Marine participating in the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Glavy is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines honor past and present victories through annual Historic Uniform Pageant

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

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