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Republic of Korea Marine Corps Sgt. Lee Han, a veteran of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong, delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Sgt. Lee Han, a veteran of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong, delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Flowers are placed at the headstone of a fallen Republic of Korea Marine during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Flowers are placed at the headstone of a fallen Republic of Korea Marine during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, renders a salute to fallen Republic of Korea Marines alongside ROK Marine Corps and Navy leaders during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, renders a salute to fallen Republic of Korea Marines alongside ROK Marine Corps and Navy leaders during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Families of fallen Republic of Korea Marines, Ahn Gyu-Back, the Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense, ROK service members, and U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea bow their heads for a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Families of fallen Republic of Korea Marines, Ahn Gyu-Back, the Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense, ROK service members, and U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea bow their heads for a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

A Republic of Korea government official places incense powder into a flame to pay respect to the fallen during the Republic of Korea memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

A Republic of Korea government official places incense powder into a flame to pay respect to the fallen during the Republic of Korea memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ju Il-Suk, Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, delivers his condolences and remarks during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ju Il-Suk, Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, delivers his condolences and remarks during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

A memorial alter for Republic of Korea Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Suh Jung-woo and Pfc. Moon Gwang-woo is set during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

A memorial alter for Republic of Korea Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Suh Jung-woo and Pfc. Moon Gwang-woo is set during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, sits alongside Republic of Korea service chiefs during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, sits alongside Republic of Korea service chiefs during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, the command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, shakes hands with Ahn Gyu-Back, the Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense, during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, the command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, shakes hands with Ahn Gyu-Back, the Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense, during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

The mother of Republic of Korea Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Suh Jung-woo kneels at the foot of her son’s headstone during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

The mother of Republic of Korea Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Suh Jung-woo kneels at the foot of her son’s headstone during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Headstones of fallen Republic of Korea service members rest during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong at Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon, South Korea, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Headstones of fallen Republic of Korea service members rest during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong at Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon, South Korea, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trent M. Crawford, a comptroller chief with United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, takes the first bite of the birthday cake as the youngest Marine present during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trent M. Crawford, a comptroller chief with United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, takes the first bite of the birthday cake as the youngest Marine present during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Gunnery Sgt. Christopher E. Merchant, a manpower chief with United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

U.S. Gunnery Sgt. Christopher E. Merchant, a manpower chief with United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marines with Camp Mujuk, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, model Marine Corps historical uniforms during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

U.S. Marines with Camp Mujuk, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, model Marine Corps historical uniforms during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

A POW/MIA remembrance table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table, is displayed during U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Park Seongho)

A POW/MIA remembrance table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table, is displayed during U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Park Seongho)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ju Il-Suk, Commandant of the ROK Marine Corps and the guest of honor, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, stand at attention during the march on of the national colors at MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ju Il-Suk, Commandant of the ROK Marine Corps and the guest of honor, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, stand at attention during the march on of the national colors at MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Chris Ray, the oldest marine present, passes the first piece of the birthday cake to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trent M. Crawford, a comptroller chief with United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea and the youngest marine present, during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Park Seongho)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Chris Ray, the oldest marine present, passes the first piece of the birthday cake to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trent M. Crawford, a comptroller chief with United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea and the youngest marine present, during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Park Seongho)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, cuts the ceremonial cake using a Mameluke Sword during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, cuts the ceremonial cake using a Mameluke Sword during MARFORK’s 250th Marine Corps birthday ball in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Oh Dong)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, cuts the ceremonial cake using a Mameluke Sword during a U.S Marine Corps 250th birthday cake cutting ceremony at United Service Organizations on USAG Camp Humphrey’s, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, cuts the ceremonial cake using a Mameluke Sword during a U.S Marine Corps 250th birthday cake cutting ceremony at United Service Organizations on USAG Camp Humphrey’s, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, poses for a photo while handing out birthday cake during a U.S Marine Corps 250th birthday cake cutting ceremony at United Service Organizations on USAG Camp Humphrey’s, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, poses for a photo while handing out birthday cake during a U.S Marine Corps 250th birthday cake cutting ceremony at United Service Organizations on USAG Camp Humphrey’s, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia