Tri-Command children celebrated the Marine Corps’ 239th anniversary during the Children’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration at the All-Weather Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 15. Unlike other Marine Corps Balls, this one allows Marines to celebrate and share the occasion with their children. During the event, Marines and their families eat, play games, and conduct ceremonial traditions such as the oldest and youngest cake cutting with the children.