NEW YORK—All over the world, U.S. Marines take a moment to pause and reflect every November 10. It’s the Marine Corps’ birthday, and marines have a standing order to celebrate it.
The birthday is a time to reflect on who they are and what they stand for as marines, said Colonel Ivan I. Monclova of the 1st Marine Corps District. He spoke at the 243rd birthday celebration at Smith & Wollensky’s in New York City.
