U.S Marine Corps Capt. Keith B. Elliot, the deputy G-1 with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s message during the 245th Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood) - U.S Marine Corps Capt. Keith B. Elliot, the deputy G-1 with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s message during the 245th Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)