U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 251105-M-IW482-1139.JPG
Dec 12, 2025
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake at a Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony at the Pentagon, Nov. 5, 2025. The ceremony took place in honor of the Marine Corps 250th birthday and included the marching of the colors, cake-cutting, reciting of the birthday message, and remarks by guest speakers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R5m2
LENS
RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM
APERTURE
5
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
250
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