Members of the Marine Corps League wait outside the Protestant Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, before the memorial service for 2nd Marine Division members who have given the ultimate sacrifice defending their country, during the celebration of the Division’s 73rd birthday Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.