JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 250th birthday at Camp Lejeune this week.

Although the official birthday is November 10th, the traditional cake-cutting ceremony took place with the oldest and youngest members of the Marines.

“This is just a great thing to see, the pageantry and the traditions of the cake cutting. The birthday of the Marine Corps is always a great day for us,” said Marine veteran Paul Levesque.

Army veteran Wayne Gray said it’s a reminder of what service to the country represents.

“I dedicated ten and a half years of my life to the military. Served two in Vietnam, so this country means everything: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And so far, I’ve done pretty well,” Gray said.

The event also included a pageant show, honoring

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