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U.S. Marine Corps Celebrates 250 Years of Service

11/11/2025

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Marines Celebrate Milestone

The U.S. Marine Corps marked its 250th birthday on November 10, 2025, tracing to its 1775 founding.
A midnight Philadelphia celebration featured fife and drum music organized by the Tun Legacy Foundation.
The U.S. Marine Corps is part of the U.S. Department of the Navy.
A commemorative coin was unveiled by U.S. Mint to honor the occasion.
The motto Semper Fidelis means "always faithful" and symbolizes the bond among Marines.

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Vance Honors Marines

Vice President JD Vance addressed the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday Ball in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Corps' legacy and strength.
He expressed pride in being the first Marine vice president and shared anecdotes from his service.
Vance emphasized clarity in military missions and vowed to support troops effectively.
He praised the Marines' training and camaraderie and concluded with a toast that drew enthusiastic applause.

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Marines Celebrate Milestone

The U.S. Marine Corps marked its 250th birthday on November 10, 2025, tracing to its 1775 founding.
A midnight Philadelphia celebration featured fife and drum music organized by the Tun Legacy Foundation.
The U.S. Marine Corps is part of the U.S. Department of the Navy.
A commemorative coin was unveiled by U.S. Mint to honor the occasion.
The motto Semper Fidelis means "always faithful" and symbolizes the bond among Marines.

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