Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island celebrates the 246th Marine Corps birthday on Nov. 10, 2021. This graphic depicts Marines escorting the birthday cake; a tradition that takes place every year during the ceremony. This graphic was designed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, Nov. 6, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Marcel K. Gorka)