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The 251st Marine Corps Birthday Message
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz deliver the Marine Corps Birthday Ball message on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, on Nov. 10, 2026. The Marine Corps Birthday ball message honors 251 years of service, tradition, and commitmen
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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz deliver the Marine Corps Birthday Ball message on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, on Nov. 10, 2026. The Marine Corps Birthday ball message honors 251 years of service, tradition, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike and John Martinez)
The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine.
Historical footage was provided by University of South Carolina
Attribution: Source: DVIDS Hub — U.S. Department of Defense public-affairs media
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