Marines around the world and here in Eastern N.C. are celebrating the 249th birthday of the Corps. The actual birthday is Sunday but a celebration took place a little early at Camp Lejeune. “It’s what I was born to do and I love it,

Like the Navy, which celebrated its 249th birthday last month, the Marine Corps disbanded in the aftermath of the Revolutionary War. It was re-established in 1798 and has remained in service ever since. In the post-World War II era, the largest Marine ...

On Nov. 10, we celebrate the United States Marine Corps birthday. For the past 249 years, our Marine Corps has answered the call to service both on

On Nov. 7 and 8, in honor of the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day, all customers can get a free cup of coffee at any Marine Mart or MCX location that has a coffee bar. Excludes Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, food court vendors, Frazil Café Tango, and refillable mugs previously purchased. While supplies last.

A local detachment of the Marine Corps League will gather Saturday to celebrate the 249th birthday of the U.S. Marines, which will take place Sunday.

The Marine Corps Ball is our annual tribute to the founding of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775. Rooted in tradition and dating back to pre-Declaration of Independence times, the Ball honors the enduring legacy of Marines and their unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation.

Albany's Marine Corps Logistics Base celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps' 249th birthday with a cake cutting ceremony and historical uniform pageant, Friday morning.

A gloomy morning did not stop the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany from celebrating the United States Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday! “Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fidelis!” said Matt McKinney, MCLB commanding officer,