Lt. Col. Michael S. Beames, assistant chief of staff, administration, with Marine Forces, Special Operations Command, reads the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th commandant of the Marine Corps, during the 245th Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. COVID-19 restrictions have changed the way Marines across the globe are celebrating the Corps' 245th birthday. The annual galas, held to commemorate the founding of Marine Corps, have been scaled back to ensure the health of the force while ensuring the most meaningful aspects of the festivities remain untouched.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis)
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