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249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball on 11/9- Twin Arrows Navajo Casino
November 9, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 5pm, Twin Arrows Casino. Coordinated by the Navajo Nation Marine Corps Ball Committee. Tickets on sale on Eventbrite.com or call number below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/SSgt Patricia Burnside, St. Michael’s area; (623) 206-7673.
SSgt Terry Lewis, Sanders area; (928) 551-7696.
Sgt Art Sanderson, Window Rock/Ft Defiance are; (928) 266-6023.
GySgt Gilbert Yazzie, Gallup area; (505) 862-6650.
Gunny Pete, houck/Lupton area; (928)206-0962.
Semper Fi… (see FLYER attached)
AGENDA___
Welcome to the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball!
Celebrate this special occasion with us at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. Join us for a night of camaraderie, tradition, and honor as we commemorate the founding of the Marine Corps. Don your best dress blues or elegant evening wear and enjoy a memorable evening filled with dinner, dancing, and entertainment. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Marines, veterans, and supporters. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!
THEME: “Remembering Marines of Middle Eastern Campaigns”; OIF/OEF, Gulf War
GUEST OF HONOR: Sergeant Marcus Chischilly, USMC Veteran
ADJUTANT: First Sergeant Kyle Lewis, Retired USMC Veteran
NARRATOR: Leon Curley, USMC Veteran
OPENING PRAYER: Pastor Martin Haven
COLOR GUARD, USMC VETERANS:
Staff Sergeant Cornelius Tolth
Sergeant Raymond J. Clark, Jr.
CAKE ESCORT, USMC VETERANS
Corporal Lyle Atole
Sergeant Nolan Begay
Staff Sergeant Terry Lewis
Gunnery Sergeant Gilbert Yazzie
BAKER: Shay Juan, U.S. Army Veteran
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Vital. Raul Martinez.
BUGLER: Andrew Stuc
GOURD DANCE COORDINATION. Corporal Lee Etcitty, USMC Veteran (EtcittyL@gmail.com)