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Top enlisted Marine says it's 'probable' COVID-19 restrictions will affect Marine Birthday Balls

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Top enlisted Marine says it's 'probable' COVID-19 restrictions will affect Marine Birthday Balls Task & Purpose Troy Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, wrote in a Facebook post that although the service's birthday is several months away, "it is probable" restrictions will limit the size and scope of birthday ball ceremonies, which are often celebrated on or around Nov. 10. "Until we can once again celebrate in the manner in which we have become accustomed," Black wrote. "To safely, smartly, and properly honor the birth of our Corps while taking necessary steps to protect our people, is what will matter most this November." Black outlined his views in an accompanying memo, which asked Marines to remember that the celebration of the Corps' birthday only requires a unit to gather together, read the 1921 birthday message of former Commandant Gen. John Lejeune, and hold a cake-cutting ceremony. READ MORE

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