Oldest Marine present
The guest of honor
The 2009 Marine Corps Birthday Ball for the Marine Corps Base in Hawaii is Nomber 19th. Lol I'll probably see you there!
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November 10
The 'United States Marine Corps' birthday is Nov. 10. In recognition of the Marine Corps birthday "ALL" Marine Corps bases around the world have the "Marine Corps Ball" on Nov. 10. Even in South Carolina. Probably at Parris Island.
The Marine Corps Ball is the celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday. Though the actual Birthday date is November 5th, different units celebrate the Ball on different days through out the month of November. The Ball traditionally starts with a Cocktail Hour, followed by a ceremony of traditional toasting speeches and followed up by a guest speaker. After the ceremony, dinner is served and the bar is reopened. Along with music being played for people to dance, there is usually a photographer present as well. It is a once in a life time occasion. Never turn down an invitation to a Marine Corps Ball.
The Army's birthday is 14 June 1775. The Marine Corps' birthday is 10 November 1775. The Army is older, by 4 months, 9 days.
Nov. 8, According to my Marine.
November 10, 1775 is when the US Marine Corps was "born". Every year the US Marines celebrate this day.
November 10, 1775
The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775.
It is celebrated on November 10, each year. The US Marine Corps was established on Nov. 10, 1775.