Alexandria High's Dual Event Features Historic Medal Ceremony

Alexandria High's dual event features historic medal ceremony

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) - Alexandria Senior High School will host a dual celebration Thursday, honoring both the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps and the 44th anniversary of the school’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC) program. The event will take place at the ASH Auditorium, 800 Ola Lane, beginning with a medal presentation at 12:40 p.m. followed by the birthday ceremony at 1 p.m. The celebration wi…

Celebrating 250: Prominent Speakers at Marine Corps Birthday Balls

The Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday across the globe. This article highlights four prominent guest speakers at various venues across the Marine Corps.

Top Marines stand in a rain storm to wish the Corps a happy birthday

The Marine Corps' 250th birthday message, narrated by Punisher actor Jon Bernthal, sent the commandant and top enlisted Marine into a storm.

Thoughts on America's 250th birthday

The evolution of our experimental democracy over the past 250 years has been remarkable.

Dare County seeks local events for America’s 250th anniversary commemoration

Dare County is calling on community groups, nonprofits, businesses, and residents to submit events for a countywide calendar celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The multiyear initiative, known as America’s Semiquincentennial or A250, aims to highlight the country’s founding and ongoing story. Dare County officials say the local effort will focus on the Outer Banks’ unique place in American history, emphasizing the region’s reputa…