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Marine Corps Celebrates 250th Birthday with Grand Banquet

11/7/2025

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The United States Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th birthday on November 10 with a 6–8:30 p.m. banquet at Alexandria VFW Post 936, hosted by Runestone Detachment 1409.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Flannery will be the guest speaker.
Montilio's Bakery in Brockton created a 500-pound cake for the occasion.
Runestone Detachment 1409 will launch its Toys for Kids campaign, with distribution on December 19 at Reach Church in Alexandria.

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The United States Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th birthday on November 10 with a 6–8:30 p.m. banquet at Alexandria VFW Post 936, hosted by Runestone Detachment 1409.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Flannery will be the guest speaker.
Montilio's Bakery in Brockton created a 500-pound cake for the occasion.
Runestone Detachment 1409 will launch its Toys for Kids campaign, with distribution on December 19 at Reach Church in Alexandria.