A Marine color guard participates in the opening ceremony of the 209th...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Zama State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John P. Protz,USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More
A Marine honor guard presents the colors during the opening ceremony o...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Zama State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John P. Protz,USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kerchner, Heavy Marine...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Roberto Torres, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kerchner, Heavy Marine...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Mu Juk Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Roberto Torres, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Ronnie Michael, Marine C...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Ke... More
Ball prep - Public domain photogrpaph
Lance Cpl. Kevin Kasmierski, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 radar technician, chooses a medal at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard the Air Station Oct. 4.
Dress stress relieved - A woman looking at a rack of clothes
A wide variety of dresses in various sizes and styles are available for spouses to choose from during Operation Ball Gown.
Jocelyn D. McNair, the family readiness officer with
Jocelyn D. McNair, the family readiness officer with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, presents Col. Scott E. Erdelatz, chief-of-staff for 3rd MLG and gue... More
US COAST GUARD Aviatiors ball, San Diego, California
SAN DIEGO -- Coast Guard C-130 Hercules airplane crewmembers from Air Station Sacramento pose with two Marine Corps aviators during a ball at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Nov. 9, 2011. The Coast Guard cre... More
Marine Corps Ball 2011 - A group of military men cutting a cake
Pfc. Jordan Fleet, Keesler Marine Corps Detachment, receives a piece of cake from Maj. Nieves Villasenor, MARDET commanding officer, as Lance Cpl. Adam Bouwman watches during the Marine Corps Ball Nov. 10, 2011... More
The Marine color guard from the Marine Corps Security
The Marine color guard from the Marine Corps Security Force Company render colors during the playing of the national anthem at the United States Marine Corps 236th birthday celebration at the Windjammer Ballroo... More
Cpl. Kelsey De Santis, a Marine Corps Martial Arts
Cpl. Kelsey De Santis, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor for the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, Instructor Battalion, and Justin Timberlake share a few moments in the V.I.P. room before the for... More
Marines with Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow volunteer
Marines with Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow volunteer to clean cars during the unit’s car wash held at Building 322, May 22. Marines with the unit spent the afternoon raising money for the 237th Marine Cor... More
Natasha Harth, mentor, Lifestyle Insights Networking
Natasha Harth, mentor, Lifestyle Insights Networking Knowledge Skills, discusses appropriate behavior for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball Saturday with Combat Center wives and girlfriends during the first Belle ... More
Children’s ball teaches traditions
Children of Marines of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 play with balloons on the dance floor before the cake-cutting ceremony at a children's Marine Corps birthday ball held at the Marine Corps Air Station... More
An image of the first and current Commandant of the
An image of the first and current Commandant of the Marine Corps flanked the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the traditional cake made for the birthday ball celebration held in Bahrain by Marine Corps Forces Central... More
Marine spouses, Amber Campisi (left), Miriam Wheatly
Marine spouses, Amber Campisi (left), Miriam Wheatly (middle) and Heather Chandler (right), try on ballgowns at a give-away hosted by family readiness officers with 1st Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Pendle... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, addresses the audience during the promotion ceremony for Jim Nabors at the Sheraton Hotel, Waikiki, Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2013. Nabors, who portrayed fictiona... More
(Left to Right) Major Mike Ford, commanding officer
(Left to Right) Major Mike Ford, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix, presents Sgt. Gerardo Avellaneda, a recruiter for Recruiting Sub-Station Yuma, a noncommissioned officer sword for... More
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife,
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife, Kristina, right, and Lt. Gen. John Wissler’s wife, Sue, Nov. 8 at the Butler Officers’ Club at Camp Lester. Mansholt was asked to be the guest of honor for... More
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command Color
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command Color Guard, Marine Corps Base Quantico, present colors during the opening ceremony of the 238th Marine Corps Ball, Richmond Marriott, Richmond, Va., Nov. 9, 201... More
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Color Guard presents
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Color Guard presents colors during the birthday ball celebration in San Diego Nov. 15. The Marines, sailors and guests celebrated the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps. (U.S.... More
GySgt Philip Sanchez, the Marine Corps Air Station
GySgt Philip Sanchez, the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., station fuels staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge and a native of Sweeny, Texas, sets up for a shot during the MCAS Yuma Emergency Services Go... More
Gunnery Sgt. William W. Walker II, left, scares away
Gunnery Sgt. William W. Walker II, left, scares away runners during the Zombie Run Oct. 4 at Camp Hansen. The Halloween-themed zombie run stretched for 3.7 miles and consisted of service members disguised as zo... More
Marine spouses await the start of the Belle of the
Marine spouses await the start of the Belle of the Ball event at the Officers’ Club, Oct. 4, 2014. The event is held to teach them proper etiquette as well as what to expect when attending the ball. (Official M... More
Ginny Cisneros talks with Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino,
Ginny Cisneros talks with Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, Combat Center sergeant major, at the 10th Annual Marine Corps retiree ball in the dining hall of the Mameluke Officers’ Club, Nov. 1, 2014. The ball is held e... More
Marine Capt. Russell T. Horrocks stands at attention
Marine Capt. Russell T. Horrocks stands at attention before reading Gen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message. This is a tradition at the beginning of a Marine Corps Ball. The 239th Marine Corps Ball was held at ... More
Col. John A. Bolt, (left), the commanding officer for
Col. John A. Bolt, (left), the commanding officer for the 4th Marine Corps District, and Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, (right), the commanding general for the II Marine Expeditionary Force and United States Mar... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) band perform before the start of the 2nd MARDIV 239th Birthday Ball ceremony at the Goettge Field House, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 14, 2014. The Birthday Ball i... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at parade rest during the cake-cutting ceremony during a Marine Corps birthday ball celebration Nov. 15, 2014, at Adventure Aquarium ... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) band perform before the start of the II Marine Expeditionary Force 239th Birthday Ball ceremony at the Goettge Field House, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2014. ... More
Lt. Col. Derek Lane, left, commanding officer of 8th
Lt. Col. Derek Lane, left, commanding officer of 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Bradley Simmons, sergeant major of the battalion, talk to service members, family and f... More
Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort pose
Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort pose for a photo with the Veterans of Foreign Wars during a motorcycle ride event Sept. 19 at the VFW post in Beaufort. More than 20 volunteers from the Tri-com... More
Marines and children dance during the Mini-Marine Corps
Marines and children dance during the Mini-Marine Corps Ball in the Club Iwakuni ballroom at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 23, 2015. Children dressed up, danced, ate and experienced a Marine Cor... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at the 240th...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (Nov. 06, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at the 240th Marine Corps Ball in Tajikistan. Mabus is in the area as part of a multinational trip to the U.S. Sout... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at the 240th...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (Nov. 06, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at the 240th Marine Corps Ball in Tajikistan. Mabus is in the area as part of a multinational trip to the U.S. Sout... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, left, stands at attention as...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (Nov. 06, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, left, stands at attention as Marines bring in the ceremonial cake at the 240th Marine Corps Ball in Tajikistan. Mabus is in the are... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Judy Yoder, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Judy Yoder, commanding officer of Financial Management School (FMS), Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, renders a salute for the playing of the national anthem during the FM... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus shares the first slice of cak...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (Nov. 06, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus shares the first slice of cake with the youngest and oldest Marine at the 240th Marine Corps Ball in Tajikistan. Mabus is in the are... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at the 240th...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (Nov. 07, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at the 240th Marine Corps Ball in Azerbaijan. Mabus is in the area as part of a multinational trip to the U.S. Southern... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus greets Marines upon his arriv...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (Nov. 07, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus greets Marines upon his arrival at the 240th Marine Corps Ball in Azerbaijan. Mabus is in the area as part of a multinational trip to th... More
Headquarters Battalion Marines pause for prayer during
Headquarters Battalion Marines pause for prayer during an invocation delivered by Navy Capt. Stephen Lee, Combat Center chaplain, during the Headquarters Battalion Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesar’s Palace ... More
Master Sgt. Fernando Andrade, instructor, Marine Corps
Master Sgt. Fernando Andrade, instructor, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, hits a softball during the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group annual Softball Tournament held at Felix Field, Marc... More
U.S. Service Members and guests attend the 1st Marine
U.S. Service Members and guests attend the 1st Marine Divisions (MARDIV) 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball upon the USS Midway (CV-41), aircraft carrier on Nov. 3, 2016. Staff Non-Commissioned Officers and Offic... More
Marines bring forward the Marine Corps Birthday Cake
Marines bring forward the Marine Corps Birthday Cake during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday celebration in Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain, William V. Roebuck, the guest speaker at the ball, wished ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr.,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr., commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), right, presents a slice of cake to Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller at the II... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), present the colors during the 2nd MLG Marine Corps Ball at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 11, 2016. Marines... More
Marines reenact the raising of the American flag on
Marines reenact the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Val... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Robert B.
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Robert B. Neller, right, speaks to Betty Sims, 97, oldest Marine present at the CMC Birthday Ball, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxen Hill, Md., N... More
Guests attending the Navy and Marine Corps Ball at the Washington Hilt...
WASHINGTON (Feb. 04, 2017) Guests attending the Navy and Marine Corps Ball at the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C. eat dinner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) File# 170204-M-EL431-0174
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson, right, shakes hands...
WASHINGTON (Feb. 04, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson, right, shakes hands with Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller during the Navy and Marine Corps Ball in Washington, D... More
Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron
Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play basketball during a double-elimination tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. Teams faced each other to determi... More
Military spouses with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH)
Military spouses with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) socialize before a gown exchange fashion show starts at the Mololani Community Center, MCBH, Sept. 28, 2017. The gown exchange and fashion show is an event... More
Capt. Sara Pagnotta, adjutant for the 31st Marine
Capt. Sara Pagnotta, adjutant for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at the Butler ... More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa bow their heads in prayer during Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Nov. 11, 2017.... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Combat Service Support
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS) bow their heads for the Chaplain's invocation during the MCCSSS Student Birthday Ball at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 27, 2018. The students of... More
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Color Guard stands
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Color Guard stands by during the MEU's Marine Corps Birthday Ball, November 8, 2018, on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The ball was held in celebration the Marine Corps' ill... More
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Cpl. James Panchisin passes
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Cpl. James Panchisin passes a slice of cake to Pfc. Tyler Larson during Recruiting Station Baltimore's 243rd Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration Nov. 9, 2018, at the Renaissance Bal... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attend the Marine Corps birthday Ball on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2018. 2nd MLG participated in the 243rd Marine Corps birthday ba... More
A U.S. Marine Corps fallen comrade tribute sits on
A U.S. Marine Corps fallen comrade tribute sits on display at Myrtle Beach, S.C., Nov. 17, 2018. The Marine Corps birthday ball is an annual tradition in which Marines celebrate the years of service to our coun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey S. Nolin, an
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey S. Nolin, an instructor with Financial Management School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), bows his head for a moment of silence during the entry-leve... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform during the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Geottge Memorial Field House on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. Marines with CLR 27 celebrate th... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepares to form the special staff during the celebration of the 244th Marine Corps birthday in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 8... More
Courtesy Photo - A man in a military uniform standing next to a woman ...
Staff Sgt. Adalberto Dominguez, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Marine Recruiting Station Miami, and his wife, Ashley Dominguez, pose for a photo during Marine Corps Recruiting Stations Fort Laud... More
A U.S. Marine reads “Lejeune’s Message” from a scroll
A U.S. Marine reads “Lejeune’s Message” from a scroll at the Marine Corps Ball in Abilene, Texas, Nov. 16, 2019. Marine Corps Detachment 1, a Reserve unit at Dyess Air Force Base, celebrated the Corps’ 244th bi... More
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (I MIG) color guard march the colors during a cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Nov. 9, 2020. I MIG hosted... More
Col. Scott E. Erdelatz, chief-of-staff for 3rd MLG
Col. Scott E. Erdelatz, chief-of-staff for 3rd MLG and guest of honor, takes a bite of the birthday cake given to him by Jocelyn D. McNair, the family readiness officer with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Ma... More
Commanding General, II Expeditionary Force and Commander,
Commanding General, II Expeditionary Force and Commander, United States Marine Forces Africa, Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton (left) and Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Security Force Company, Maj. Winston S. Tierney ... More
Cpl. Kelsey De Santis, a Marine Corps Martial Arts
Cpl. Kelsey De Santis, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor for the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, Instructor Battalion, stands at attention, as Justin Timberlake has his hand over his heart while... More
Kama Shockey, mentor, Lifestyle Insights Networking
Kama Shockey, mentor, Lifestyle Insights Networking Knowledge Skills, models a dress appropriate for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball as Cpl. Steven Steigleder escorts her down the catwalk Saturday, during the fi... More
Capt. Leslie Harkness, Headquarters and Headquarters
Capt. Leslie Harkness, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron adjutant, attempts a put from just outside the green during the Commander's Cup Golf Tournament, Aug. 27.
Barbara May, a Marine’s spouse, browses dresses at
Barbara May, a Marine’s spouse, browses dresses at a ballgown give-away hosted by family readiness officers with 1st Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 16, 2013. More than 1,500 gowns w... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, and Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, center, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, promote Jim Nabors to Honorary Sergeant at the Sheraton Hotel, Waik... More
(Left to Right) Major Mike Ford, commanding officer
(Left to Right) Major Mike Ford, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix, presents Staff Sgt. Jim Quintero, a recruiter for Recruiting Sub-Station East Tucson, a noncommissioned officer sw... More
Before us tonight stands an empty chair and a single
Before us tonight stands an empty chair and a single lone table draped in black, signifying all of our fallen comrades who are not with us this evening because they have given the full measure of devotion to ou... More
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife,
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife, Kristina, right, and Lt. Gen. John Wissler’s wife, Sue Wissler Nov. 8 at the Butler Officers’ Club at Camp Lester. Mansholt was asked to be the guest of ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command, Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command, Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Murry cuts the cake during the 238th Marine Corps Ball, Richmond Marriott, Richmond, Va., Nov. 9, 2013.The Guest of Hono... More
Sgt. Maj. Brian Olea, the Marine Corps Air Station
Sgt. Maj. Brian Olea, the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major and a Denver native, swings at his golf ball as part of during the MCAS Yuma Emergency Serv... More
Runners dodge zombies Oct. 4 during the 3rd Annual
Runners dodge zombies Oct. 4 during the 3rd Annual Zombie Run at Camp Hansen. The Halloween-themed run stretched for 3.7 miles and consisted of service members disguised as zombies chasing runners to try and “i... More
Marines with Sergeant’s Course escort a cake during
Marines with Sergeant’s Course escort a cake during the beginning of the Belle of the Ball event at the Officers’ Club, Oct. 4, 2014. The event covered what takes place at the ball to include sequence of events... More
Retired Lt. Col. Charles Sherry Jr. and retired Lt.
Retired Lt. Col. Charles Sherry Jr. and retired Lt. Col. Val Simon, tell stories about their time in the Marine Corps with her husband, retired Nevada Highway Patrol Officer Scott Simon during the 10th Annual M... More
Marine Sgt. Maj. Juan M. Hidalgo, the Joint Task Force
Marine Sgt. Maj. Juan M. Hidalgo, the Joint Task Force sergeant major, and Pfc. Xavier T. Espinosa begin the customary cake cutting for the 239th Marine Corps Ball on Nov. 8. It is tradition for the eldest and ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tiffany Miller, an
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tiffany Miller, an instrumentalist, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) band, signals the beginning of the ceremony during the 2nd MARDIV 239th Birthday Ball at the Goettge Field House, Ca... More
Capt. Fredric Smith, battalion adjutant with 3rd Battalion,
Capt. Fredric Smith, battalion adjutant with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division reads a message from the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune during 3rd Bn., 14th... More
U.S. Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force
U.S. Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) begin the ceremonial portion of the II MEF 239th Birthday Ball at the Goettge Field House, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2014. The Birthday Ball is he... More
Lt. Col. Derek Lane, left, commanding officer of 8th
Lt. Col. Derek Lane, left, commanding officer of 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Bradley Simmons, far right,sergeant major of the battalion, hold a costume contest for ... More
Marines help register a rider during a motorcycle ride
Marines help register a rider during a motorcycle ride Sept. 19 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Beaufort. The ride was intended to gain support for the local military community and raise awareness for t... More
Sgt. Maj. Darnell Richardson, Marine Aviation Logistics
Sgt. Maj. Darnell Richardson, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 sergeant major, leads kids around in a conga line during the Mini-Marine Corps Ball in the Club Iwakuni ballroom at Marine Corps Air Station I... More
U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. (retired) Deborah Trower
U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. (retired) Deborah Trower renders a salute for the playing of the national anthem during the Financial Management and Ground Supply School Marine Corps ball held aboard Camp Johnson,... More
The fallen comrade table represents the fallen, missing
The fallen comrade table represents the fallen, missing or imprisoned service members who could not attend during the Headquarters Battalion Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Las Vegas, Nov. 21, 2015. A round table... More
Sgt. John Evans, assault amphibious vehicle crewman,
Sgt. John Evans, assault amphibious vehicle crewman, 3rd Amphibian Assault Battalion, rounds third base during the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group annual Softball Tournament held at Felix Field, March... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. (Ret.) James Mattis,left, poses
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. (Ret.) James Mattis,left, poses for a photo with a Marine veteran while attending as the guest of honor during the 1st Marine Divisions (MARDIV) 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball upon the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr.,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr., commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), left, cuts a cake at the II MEF Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, present the ceremonial ball cake during the 2nd MLG Marine Corps Ball at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 11, 2016.... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Robert B.
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Robert B. Neller, right, and retired Gen. Alfred M. Gray, Jr., pose for a photo with Marines before the CMC Birthday Ball, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention C... More
2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured M... More
Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron
Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play basketball during a double-elimination tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The revenue generated from the to... More
Dresses are set up for a gown exchange fashion show
Dresses are set up for a gown exchange fashion show at the Mololani Community Center, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 28, 2017. The gown exchange fashion show is an event for spouses to find new dresses for th... More
Lance Cpl. Amy Phan, a combat photographer with the
Lance Cpl. Amy Phan, a combat photographer with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, narrates the 31st MEU’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Butler Officers’ Club, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. At the ball, 31... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Filardi III, an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Filardi III, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, stands at attention dressed as a Revolutionary War Marine during a bi... More