RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The Virginia 250 Commission held a celebration Friday at the Virginia War Memorial to honor the U.S. Marine Corps ahead of its 250th birthday on Monday.
The event featured re-enactors, patriotic music, guest speakers and a cake-cutting ceremony. Governor Glenn Youngkin was also in attendance.
“Thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice, thank you for fighting and winning our nations battles. Happy birthday Marine Corps. Semper Fi,” Youngkin said…