U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Landow Ludlow, ceremonial adjutant, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), delivers the birthday message to the Marines and Sailors of H&HS and Combat Logistics Company 23 at their units' 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration, Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa, Hilton Head, South Carolina, Nov.10, 2022. It is tradition to read the birthday message from Gen. John Lejuene, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Rodriguez)