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Marines celebrate 241 years

Sgt. Jared Kerness, Keesler Marine Detachment instructor, performs a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action ceremony during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. More than 300 service members and guests attended the Keesler MARDET-hosted event which featured and a speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Marines celebrate 241 years

An event program sits on display during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. More than 300 service members and guests attended the Keesler Marine Detachment-hosted event which featured Sgt. Maj. Dustin Kazmar, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 squadron sergeant major, as the guest speaker.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Marines celebrate 241 years

Sgt. Maj. Dustin Kazmar, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 squadron sergeant major, speaks to Marines from the Keesler Marine Detachment during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. Kazmar served as the guest speaker during the event. More than 300 service members and guests attended the Keesler MARDET-hosted event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Marines celebrate 241 years

Capt. Gary Baxter, Keesler Marine Detachment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Dustin Kazmar, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 squadron sergeant major, render salutes during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. More than 300 service members and guests attended the Keesler MARDET-hosted event which featured Sgt. Maj. Dustin Kazmar, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 squadron sergeant major, as the guest speaker.speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Marines celebrate 241 years

Capt. Ivory Johnson, Keesler Marine Detachment executive officer, reads a birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. Gen. Lejeune was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and his birthday message was read at every Marine Corps Ball this year. More than 300 service members and guests attended the Keesler MARDET-hosted event, and a guest speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Marines celebrate 241 years

Capt. Gary Baxter, Keesler Marine Detachment commanding officer, cuts the birthday cake using a non-commissioned officer sword during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. Traditionally, the first piece of cut cake is passed to the oldest, then youngest, Marines in attendance, as a demonstration of passing the honor and experience of the Marine Corps from one generation to the next. The event, hosted by the Keesler MARDET, also featured a guest speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Marines celebrate 241 years

Marines from the Keesler Marine Detachment attend the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. More than 300 service members and guests attended the Keesler MARDET-hosted event which featured Sgt. Maj. Dustin Kazmar, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 squadron sergeant major, as the guest speaker.(U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Marines celebrate 241 years

Published Nov. 14, 2016
By Kemberly Groue
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Sgt. Jared Kerness, Keesler Marine Detachment instructor, performs a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action ceremony during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino Nov. 11, 2016, in Biloxi, Miss. More than 300 service members and guests attended the Keesler MARDET-hosted event which featured and a speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)