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Ever since 1 November 1921, it has been a standing order that three things take place on the birthday of the Marine Corps every 10th November. First, a formation is held by every Marine Command across the globe given the safety of the Marines under their charge. Second, the Birthday Message written by General John A Lejeune is read as a reminder of who the Marines were, who they are, and who they will be. Finally, there is a traditional cutting of cake whereby the eldest Marine present, passes the first piece to the youngest Marine Present. This signifies the act of passing the duty of the Corps, the passing of knowledge, and the passing of tradition on to the next generation. In Ordo, we hold a very similar tradition. Every 5th November we gather, we remember, and we pass on everything we've learned to the next generation. The ceremony held earlier tonight during the Group Meeting, to me, completes two of the three standing orders for Marines, I offer the third part for all of our Marines here in Ordo, at home with their families, or abroad serving their Country and their Corps. I know it's a few days early but I'll be at work on the 236th birthday of the Marine Corps and will celebrate it in my own way. Semper Fi Marines.
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