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PHOTO GALLERY: 238th Marine Corps Birthday


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 10, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: 238th Marine Corps Birthday
Ralph Franklin cuts the cake.
Ralph Franklin cuts the cake.
Ralph Franklin served youngest Marine at the luncheon, Jason Mikolajcik, a piece of cake.
Ralph Franklin served youngest Marine at the luncheon, Jason Mikolajcik, a piece of cake.
As oldest Marine at the luncheon, Ralph Franklin also cuts the cake.
As oldest Marine at the luncheon, Ralph Franklin also cuts the cake.
T’ann Mikolajcik cuts the cake. Mikolajcik represents all the families of the Marine Corps.
T’ann Mikolajcik cuts the cake. Mikolajcik represents all the families of the Marine Corps.
Tom Smith, chairman of the Marine Corps luncheons
Tom Smith, chairman of the Marine Corps luncheons
Silver star receiver Arthur Lindahorst
Silver star receiver Arthur Lindahorst
Tom Smith with Larry and Heather Larose
Tom Smith with Larry and Heather Larose
John Sleyter and John Videyko
John Sleyter and John Videyko
Daniel Sanchez, Lee Nickels and Andy Speed
Daniel Sanchez, Lee Nickels and Andy Speed
Peter O’Neill, Carl Plummer and Joe Wildasin
Peter O’Neill, Carl Plummer and Joe Wildasin
Tony Mediavilla and Rich Prestera
Tony Mediavilla and Rich Prestera
Moe Marquis and Bill Adams
Moe Marquis and Bill Adams
Ralph Franklin with Jarvis Lynch
Ralph Franklin with Jarvis Lynch
John O’Flynn and Buck Lavender
John O’Flynn and Buck Lavender
John Hunter with Joe and son David Royer
John Hunter with Joe and son David Royer
Bill Adams, Joe Williams, John Odohald, Mike Roselle, Robert Crossley, Ken Shiller, and Ed Springer from the Gulf Coast Det. 6403
Bill Adams, Joe Williams, John Odohald, Mike Roselle, Robert Crossley, Ken Shiller, and Ed Springer from the Gulf Coast Det. 6403
Tim Downy and Frank Phillips
Tim Downy and Frank Phillips
Gordon Brooks, 96, was a member of the UDT 15.
Gordon Brooks, 96, was a member of the UDT 15.

 

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