Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany will hold a birthday cake-cutting ceremony and uniform pageant here on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. on Schmid Field to celebrate the Marine Corps’ inception on Nov. 10, 1775. 

This year marks the 247^th birthday of the Corps. The traditional cake-cutting ceremony and uniform pageant allows Marines to showcase and highlight those who have gone before, as well as the past and present uniforms of those who fought and are currently fighting in defense of our nation around the world. 

Since Nov. 1, 1921, by order of the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, the Marine Corps birthday has served as a reminder of the honorable service of the Corps and its inception. 

Media wishing to cover the cake-cutting ceremony and the uniform pageant should contact the Communication Strategy and Operations Office at 229-639-7313 no later than Tuesday, Nov. 8 to arrange for proper escort.