For those who are not familiar with the tradition, the United States Marines (founded during the American Revolution in 1775) celebrate their “birthday” each year to commemorate their fellow Marines who have fallen in combat. It is also an event that helps to keep their esprit-de-corps as strong as their skill sets. Now while that sounds rather formal, the event itself is really a wonderful celebration with great food, good friends and terrific dancing.  This year’s event followed firmly in those traditions. Basically, I ate too much, danced too little and stayed too late.  I attach the photo below just too show that everyone had a whole lot of fun!