Latest "birthday ball" stories

‘Marines do it different,’ Corps’ leaders say during moto birthday run

The commandant asserted that service members in other branches don’t even know when their birthdays are.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Today in History: November 10, U.S. Marines first organized

Here's what else has happened on Nov. 10.

3 months ago

Marine Corps commandant’s 246 birthday ball canceled due to COVID-19

“Many commanders” around the Marine Corps have decided to “forego” in-person celebrations of the Marine Corps birthday.

By James R. Webb

16 months ago

How the Corps is celebrating its birthday in the time of COVID-19

How are you celebrating?

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

It is ‘probable’ that Corps birthday balls will be limited by COVID-19, top enlisted Marine says

No specific restrictions relating to the ball have yet been issued by the Marine Corps.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

No more just snapping to attention for the Marines’ Hymn ― the commandant has directed Marines to sing it out loud

Marines better make sure they remember all the words to the Marines’ Hymn come April 15.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

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