Marines still running after 238 years
By Cpl. Melissa Karnath
| | November 8, 2013
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Marines from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon stand in formation after running to the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va. Nov. 8, 2013, in commemoration of the Corps' upcoming 238th birthday Nov. 10. The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett applauded the Marines for being part of an all-volunteer force before leading the singing of the Marines' Hymn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Preston McDonald/Released)
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The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett gives a motivational speech to Marines from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon after a mile and a half run to the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va. Nov. 8, 2013. Barrett highlighted actions taken by Sgt. Isaac Gallegos and Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Preston McDonald/Released)
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Marines from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon stand in formation after running to the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va. Nov. 8, 2013, in commemoration of the Corps' upcoming 238th birthday Nov. 10. The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett applauded the Marines for being part of an all-volunteer force before leading the singing of the Marines' Hymn. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Malissa Karnath/Released)
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The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett gives a motivational speech to Marines from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon after a mile and a half run to the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va. Nov. 8, 2013. Barrett highlighted actions taken by Sgt. Isaac Gallegos and Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Karnath/Released)
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Marines from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon participate in a motivational run led by Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett Nov. 8, 2013, in commemoration of the Corps' upcoming 238th birthday Nov. 10. The Marines ran approximately a mile and a half from the Pentagon and ended the run with a ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. Barrett applauded the Marines for being part of an all-volunteer force before leading the singing of the Marines' Hymn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Bowyer/Released)
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Hundreds of Marines from the national capital region ran from the Pentagon to the Marine Corps War Memorial Nov. 8 in celebration of the Corps’ upcoming 238th birthday Nov. 10.
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett led the run, accompanied by combat-wounded warriors Kyle Carpenter and Isaac Gallegos.
After about a mile and half, the runners arrived at the memorial and were met with fanfare as the United States Marine Band played Semper Fidelis.
The runners paused in formation and Barrett reminded them they were among the few to earn the title Marine, and he applauded them for serving in an all-volunteer force.
“There is nothing more honorable and noble than to serve your nation … You have gone where our colors have gone, and you have done so without asking why,” said Barrett.
To the band’s accompaniment, the runners sang all three verses of the Marines’ Hymn before running back to the Pentagon.