Tell us: Is your Marine Corps unit having a birthday ball?

Most Marine units had to cancel balls, limit travel plans or adjust birthday celebrations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021 some already have been canceled ― a hard blow to Marines who have been waiting to properly celebrate the Corps’ 246th birthday.

Tell us: Is your Marine unit having a birthday ball in 2021? If not, how do you feel about it? Veterans, how are you celebrating?

We’re trying to get a sense of how Marines will be celebrating across the Corps, so please tell us where you are located.

Email responses to Marine Corps Times editor Andrea Scott at ascott@militarytimes.com.

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