The 246th Marine Corps Birthday Message On November 10, 2021 U.S. Marines around the globe celebrate a 246-year legacy of battlefield prowess defined by courage, discipline, loyalty, perseverance, adaptability, leadership, and warfighting innovation. The annual birthday message delivered by the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black acknowledges the generation of Marines who joined after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, w

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