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Marines in ceremonial dress, carrying swords, march in formation on a field as others sit in bleachers behind them.

Birthday March

Marine Corps Base Quantico sword detail members march in formation during a ceremony honoring the 248th Marine Corps birthday in Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023.

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Tags: Virginia, Marine Corps, military life
Credit: Marine Corps Cpl. Mitchell Johnson VIRIN: 231107-M-FO238-1076Y.JPG

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