Marine Corps Birthday Cake U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Michael Losack, Disaster Assistance Center Chief of Staff, cuts the first piece of U.S. Marine Corps birthday cake at Chaklala Air Base, Pakistan, Nov. 10, 2005. Today marks the 230th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. This tradition includes passing the cake from the oldest Marine to the youngest, symbolizing wisdom being passed on to the younger generation. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.1 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 263731-T-YFU63-594.jpg Photo Gallery