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Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington present the birthday cake during the the 240th Marine Corps birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 2015. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, served as the event's guest of honor and keynote speaker. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Dunford Attends 240th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington present the birthday cake during the the 240th Marine Corps birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 2015. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, served as the event's guest of honor and keynote speaker. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

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