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The United States Marine Corps was founded on Nov. 10, 1775, and for 250 years, Marines have served our nation honorably, in every clime and place. In 2025, Marines around the world will celebrate the Corps' 250th birthday, commemorating history of service and sacrifice while living by the motto “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” for their nation and to one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sorayma Garcia)

2nd MAW’s 250th Birthday ...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sorayma Garcia/Released 251107-M-DR180-1180.JPG

Nov 17, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Bryan Mazza, an adjutant with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, reads General Lejeune’s Message during 2nd MAW’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball at Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2025. The United States Marine Corps was founded on Nov. 10, 1775, and for 250 years, Marines have served our nation honorably, in every clime and place. In 2025, Marines around the world will celebrate the Corps' 250th birthday, commemorating history of service and sacrifice while living by the motto “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” for their nation and to one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sorayma Garcia)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

400

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