Marine Corps Birthday Celebrated

It was glitz and glamour Friday evening as the Lake Havasu Marine Corps League celebrated the United States Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the London Bridge Convention Center.

The ceremony opened with the Color Guard posting the Colors and the National Anthem sung by Pamela Harness. The oldest Marine in the room, Gene Burns, along with the youngest Marine, Sgt. Nathan Lang, participated in the ceremonial cake cutting.

Before the evening ended, Mayor Mark Nexsen spoke those in attendance.

Sgt. Nathan Lang salutes during the National Anthem at the Marine Corps Ball. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Attendees at the Marine Corps Ball place their hands on their hearts during the posting of the colors Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

The Marine Corps League Color Guard present the colors during the National Anthem on Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Marine Corps League Commandant Rich Carruso and Judge Advocate Bill Meehan cut the cake during the Marine Corps League Ball. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

The oldest Marine in attendance, Gene Burns, and the youngest Marine, Sgt. Nathan Lang, eat birthday cake during the ceremony. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene