Semper fi: Marine Corps Birthday Ball an evening of stories, honor, brotherhood
Ryan Clawson, 32, shakes hands with Noelan "Mac" McCormack, 86, as the youngest and oldest Marines in the room are acknowledged Friday night during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Also pictured: Roy Kisner, 87, center.
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Guest speaker Kerri Thoreson, daughter of the late Ron Rankin, a dedicated Marine, shares stories of her father Friday night during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. The POW/MIA Table, set in honor of prisoners of war and service men and women missing in action, can be see in the foreground
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Jay Lillefloren, left, and Ron Barnett, both with the Marine Corps League Pappy Boyington Detachment 966, participate in the traditional cake cutting Friday night at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 247th year.
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Stories were told, firm handshakes were exchanged and the traditions of the U.S...
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