In celebration of the 242nd Marine Corps birthday, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will host a Birthday Pageant at 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at the parade deck in front of Building One.

The uniform pageant showcases Marine Corps history and uniforms from the Revolutionary War to the uniforms Marines wear today. Each year, Marines throughout the world, at commands big and small, to include aboard Marine-bearing Navy ships, hold similar ceremonies to commemorate the establishment of the United States Marine Corps' on Nov. 10, 1775. Please join us for this informative, interesting and visually appealing event.

Interested media representatives may sign up by sending an e-mail to MCAS Iwakuni Public Affairs Office (iwakuni.pao@usmc.mil) before close of business Nov 6. Please provide full name, agency, cell phone number, current address and date of birth. A follow-up phone call at 0827-79-5551 is required for confirmation of your base entry registration.