Staff Sgt. Al Ullman, 91, is presented a piece of cake by Col. (Ret.) Keil Gentry, director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Ullman was the oldest Marine in attendance during a cake ...

The oldest Marine at the celebration, Duane Detterding, used a Marine Corps sword to cut the first piece of cake. In this symbolic tradition, the cutting of cake honors the passing of knowledge ...

The cake-cutting ceremony honored both the oldest and youngest Marines, symbolizing unity. "It's a little crazy to think I'm the youngest Marine, ...

The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command celebrates the Marine Corps 249th Birthday. ... In tradition for the oldest and youngest Marines to cut the cake, (right) Todd Butler (oldest, ...

The U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its birthday on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2024, 249 years after the Continental Congress ordered that “two Battalions of Marines be raised.” ...

This week the U.S. Army is commemorating its 250th birthday with a series of celebrations around the country. The Army, ...