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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Goodly discusses what the U.S. Marine Corps means to him.

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JB Charleston celebrates 242nd Marine Corps birthday

"Being a Marine means having the strictest standards, the longest hours and the greatest pride. I believe the Marine Corps Birthday is important for multiple reasons. It is an opportunity to celebrate our history and it allows us to physically pass the torch from the oldest Marine, to the youngest. Carving the way for future generations while never forgetting the past." - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Goodly, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston locksmith.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Lamoureux discusses what the U.S. Marine Corps means to him.

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JB Charleston celebrates 242nd Marine Corps birthday

"The birthday brings us all together. For us, it's a chance to see people we haven't seen in a while. For the young Marines, it's a chance to take their pack off and relax but to also understand the meaning of the birthday and honor those who died before, during and after them." - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Lamoureux, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston Marine Corps Liaison Office member

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Stanley Lesonly III discusses what the U.S. Marine Corps means to him.

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JB Charleston celebrates 242nd Marine Corps birthday

"Don't forget what this country was founded on. Don't forget what's important. The important thing is continuing to make a way forward for future generations of Marines." - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Stanley Lesonly III, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston Marine Corps Liaison Office member

U.S Maine Corps Cpl. Melvin Willis discusses what the U.S. Marine Corps means to him.

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JB Charleston celebrates 242nd Marine Corps birthday

"The Marine Corps is a family. We take care of our own and the birthday signifies the beginning of the biggest family in the world." - U.S Maine Corps Cpl. Melvin Willis, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston Marine Corps Liaison Office member

U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Wright discusses what the U.S. Marine Corps means to him.

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JB Charleston celebrates 242nd Marine Corps birthday

"The Marine Corps Birthday is one of the best times of the year. We can look back and reflect on the veterans who came before us laying the foundation of what the Marine Corps is today. I have so much pride on this day thinking of all the things we've done and the sacrifices we have made." - U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Wright, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston Marine Corps Liaison Office member

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew M. Dunn discusses what the U.S. Marine Corps means to him.

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JB Charleston celebrates 242nd Marine Corps birthday

"Both my grandfathers retired from the Marines and I looked up to them. It makes be proud to be a Marine and to be a part of the camaraderie and brotherhood they told me about growing up and getting to go new places and see new things." - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew M. Dunn, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston Marine Corps Liaison Office member

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – "Being a Marine means having the strictest standards, the longest hours and the greatest pride. I believe the Marine Corps Birthday is important for multiple reasons. It is an opportunity to celebrate our history and it allows us to physically pass the torch from the oldest Marine, to the youngest. Carving the way for future generations while never forgetting the past." - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Goodly, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston locksmith.