Marine Combat Training "bridges the gap between Recruit Training and their primary MOS school." | U.S. Marine Corps

Take home a piece of Marine Corps history with a 246th Marine Corps Birthday Ball memento. This one-of-a-kind keepsake, which celebrates 246 years of honor, courage and commitment, is available for $20 at participating MCCS locations while supplies last. Please make sure to open your keepsake carefully, per the instructions inside the box. To see a full listing of where you can purchase your memento, visit mccsokinawa.com/usmcball. | MCCS Okinawa

Celebrating 241 years of the only branch born in a bar. | Military.com

Semper Fi: 250 Years of Uncommon Valor #USMC250 Arlington National Cemetery honors the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Upon these hallowed grounds rest Marines who have answered the call from the founding of our nation to the front lines of today. Their courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the Corps and country are forever etched in our history. As we mark 250 years of service and valor, we pay tribute to all who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, in every clime