Generally no, but it depends on the command.
(I managed all four years of my stint without going to a single ball.)
you have to serve 20 years in the corps to retire
The 2009 Marine Corps Birthday Ball for the Marine Corps Base in Hawaii is Nomber 19th. Lol I'll probably see you there!
NO
November 10
The 'United States Marine Corps' birthday is Nov. 10. In recognition of the Marine Corps birthday "ALL" Marine Corps bases around the world have the "Marine Corps Ball" on Nov. 10. Even in South Carolina. Probably at Parris Island.
The Army's birthday is 14 June 1775. The Marine Corps' birthday is 10 November 1775. The Army is older, by 4 months, 9 days.
November 10, 1775 is when the US Marine Corps was "born". Every year the US Marines celebrate this day.
Nov. 8, According to my Marine.
November 10, 1775
The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775.
It is celebrated on November 10, each year. The US Marine Corps was established on Nov. 10, 1775.
This depends what squadron you are attached to. For example Mals-13 has had a few birthday balls in Las Vegas. Usually around the 10th on November.