MARFORK 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

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)

MARFORK 250th Marine Corp...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia/Released 251121-M-HJ365-2028.JPG

Dec 1, 2025

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)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

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EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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4

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8000

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