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- [Narrator] One Marine Expeditionary Force

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information group hosted a children's ball on November 18th

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in recognition of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday.

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The ball was held for Marines and their children

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with a traditional ceremony that included a sword detail

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and cake-cutting ceremony in which the oldest

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and youngest marines were presented with a slice.

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The oldest and youngest children were also recognized

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with a slice of cake and certificates.

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The main speaker was First Intelligent Patang Commander,

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Lieutenant Colonel Grass, and the guest

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of honor was one very excited major, Sergeant Major Wilson.

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^- It's an honor, thank you so much! (audience claps)

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^- I hope the next vacations that the children see what their

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parents do and the traditions that they celebrate each year

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and then just spending time with one another

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and bringing along that lottery I know your fellow marines

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and also the children of marines as well.

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♪ Now watch me whip ♪

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♪ Now watch me nae nae ♪

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♪ Now watch me whip whip ♪

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♪ Watch me nae nae ♪