104-year-old Marine continues tradition for Corps’ 250th birthday

Ocean County Man Honored As Marine Of The Year

TOMS RIVER — Steven Holland of Ocean Gate was recognized as “Marine of the Year” during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by the Cpl. W.H. Smith Marine Corps League Detachment 667 at the VFW 9503 in Bayville.   Holland, formerly of New City, New York, is the son of former State Senator Joseph R. Holland. He was celebrated at the sold-out ceremony at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Toms River for his leadership, volunteerism,…

104-year-old Marine continues tradition for Corps’ 250th birthday

On November 10, 2025, the United States Marine Corps celebrated 250 years. While the nation’s premier expeditionary fighting force was formed at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a very special ceremony took place 170 miles southwest at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia. Established in 2006, the National Museum is a joint public-private venture between the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Herita…