242nd U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Moscow, Russia
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Lotte Hotel
The Marine Corps birthday ball is celebrated every year on 10 November with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony. On that day in 1775, the Continental Marines were established.
They're a branch of the United States Armed Forces and are responsible for conducting amphibious operations capable of fighting on land or sea.
(from Wikipedia)
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| Most of the Canadian gang who attended the event - minus
Steve... who knows where he was! lol Left to right: Shawn/Kelly (Craig's
boss), Stephane (Deputy Head of Mission), Rufca (works with Craig), Michael
(MP) & Christelle, Charlie (MP) & Melody, Isabelle & Phillipe (MP),
Laura & Bradly (works with Craig), me and Craig, Tanya & Shawn
(MP), Dave & Angie |
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| Canadian military guys in attendance |
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| The only picture taken with me and some of the attache spouses. Left to right: UK, Japan, Germany, India, Canada & US |
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| Where was I for the silly picture? |
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| Shawn & Tanya - with the US and Marine Corps Flags |
Deepak & Shika - India
Our hosts for the evening: Jody & Thomas
Craig & Jared - what a cute little sailor!
Canadians Rufca, Bradley & Laura at our table
Part of the flag ceremony followed by cake
Military men (and one woman Marine)
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| Had a lot of fun with them on the dancefloor |
Angie (our Canadian neighbour) was given several of the centerpieces, so she was kind enough to give one to us. How lovely!
A good time was had by all!
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