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Thousands of Marines and Sailors gather after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

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Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

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

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Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy addresses thousands of Marines and Sailors after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. Glavy is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher addresses thousands of Marines and Sailors after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Spectators encourage Marines and Sailors during a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Thousands of Marines and Sailors run through the streets during a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

A Marine screams cadence during a Marine Corps birthday celebration run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

More than 2,500 Marines and sailors gather in front of the headquarters building prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson /Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Thousands of Marines and sailors gather prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Thousands of Marines and sailors gather prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Cpl. Jaryd Frankenfield, left, and Cpl. Federico GarciaCruz join other members of their squadron prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. Frankenfield and GarciaCruz are both administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of service members hit pavement for 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

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