Leatherneck Reader Submissions: 236th Marine Corps Birthday
Wayne Lawson and his wife pose with Marines at the third annual "informal" birthday bash at the Irishman Tavern in Everett, Washington. This year about 80-100 local Marines, their families, and friends attended. Lawson. who served in the 7th Marine Regiment in the Chosin Reservoir, was the guest speaker for the celebration.
Courtesy of Richard Hine
Local Marines, their families, and friends celebrate the 236th birthday at the Irishman Tavern in Everett, Washington. The Irishman changed the name of the business to the "Tun Tavern" in honor of the birthday.
Courtesy of Richard Hine
The celebration included a cake cutting with first pieces going to the youngest and oldest Marines present, toasting to the Corps with Irish whiskey, a bugler playing the hymn- along with enthusiastic singing by everyone.
Courtesy of Richard Hine
Wayne Lawson, who served in the 7th MAR in the Chosin Reservoir, poses with his wife and several Marine Recruiters in front of the Irishman Tavern.
Courtesy of Richard Hine
The servicemembers at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, recently held a Marine Corps Ball to celebrate the 236th birthday of the Marine Corps as several of their security unit are Marine veterans. The cakes were pre-made and decorated at the DFAC. Col Holkaj, 838th Group C, base commander, was their guest of honor.
Courtesy of Eric Anderson
Servicemembers at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, celebrate the 236th Marines Corps birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony. The week prior to the birthday, three Marines showed up as part of the training mission, 2 LCpls and a GySgt. The soldier in PTs, a Marine veteran and current National Guardsman, was the oldest Marine at the celebration.
Courtesy of Eric Anderson
Servicemembers at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, celebrate the 237th Marines Corps birthday by enjoying cake.
Eric Anderson
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