~ MACK'S MARINES CELEBRATES 50 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF HOSTING USMC BIRTHDAY LUNCHEONS ~

U.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's Marines

U.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's Marines

Friday, 21 Nov 2025 @ 1200-1400

Location:  800 Maine Ave. SW, Washington DC

GOH: LtGen Paul Rock, Director Marine Corps Staff

U.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's Marines

U.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's Marines

Friday, 21 Nov 2025 @ 1200-1400

Location:  800 Maine Ave. SW, Washington DC

GOH: LtGen Paul Rock, Director Marine Corps Staff

Coordinating Instructions

Coordinating Instructions

Coordinating Instructions

Coordinating Instructions

 PLEASE REVIEW all the details below to help secure your seat for our celebration. 

- SCHEME OF MANEUVER:

  • Date:      Friday, 21 Nov 2025
  • Place:      800 Main Ave., SW Washington, DC (Penthouse)
  • Attire:      Business/Dress Blue "C"
  • 1200:      Welcome Reception
  • 1300:      Cake Cutting Ceremony
  • 1400:      ENDEX

- REGISTRATION DEADLINE is COB 20 Nove

 PLEASE REVIEW all the details below to help secure your seat for our celebration. 

- SCHEME OF MANEUVER:

  • Date:      Friday, 21 Nov 2025
  • Place:      800 Main Ave., SW Washington, DC (Penthouse)
  • Attire:      Business/Dress Blue "C"
  • 1200:      Welcome Reception
  • 1300:      Cake Cutting Ceremony
  • 1400:      ENDEX

- REGISTRATION DEADLINE is COB 20 November 2025. 

- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to attend and is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. It will immediately close when we reach 130 registered guests. NO EXCEPTIONS!

- CANCELLATIONS expecting a full refund must be received before 20 November 2025. 

- NO REFUNDS issued after COB Thursday, 20 November 2025 due to incurred costs, regardless of reason. NO EXCEPTIONS!

- METRO The closest Metro is L’Enfant Plaza SW

- GUEST PARKING DC Wharf has parking off Maine Ave and below the Wharf (look for signs that take you to the side street entrances).  A less expensive option is parking at the old National Institute of Food and Agriculture at the corner of 9th Street SW and Maine Ave. SW (Entrance off 9th Street SW).  The Food and Agriculture Federal Parking Garage is under the building and right across the street from 800 Maine Ave. SW

And logo with name United Marine Corps

A 50-year OLA Tradition

Coordinating Instructions

Coordinating Instructions

This year's Mack's Marines Celebration marks our 50th consecutive gathering of this august group to celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday. This annual luncheon tradition, led by former OLA Marines, began in 1975 as a way to honor the Marines and civilians from the USMC Office of Legislative Affairs for their outstanding contributions to the success of the Marine Corps. 

Elegance to Simplicity with black background

Elegance to Simplicity

Coordinating Instructions

Elegance to Simplicity

Since 2005, the staff at Elegance To Simplicity Catering offers clients and their guests the best food catering services. Our Manassas, Virginia-based event catering team is made up of hardworking cooking professionals. We make every meal with a smile. No matter what clients want on their menu, we’ll prepare it! Our team uses the freshest

Since 2005, the staff at Elegance To Simplicity Catering offers clients and their guests the best food catering services. Our Manassas, Virginia-based event catering team is made up of hardworking cooking professionals. We make every meal with a smile. No matter what clients want on their menu, we’ll prepare it! Our team uses the freshest ingredients to make each dish. This way, every bite tastes delectable. 

2025 MACK'S MARINES 50TH LUNCHEON

Contact Us

Questions or Comments, email/call/text:

Buzz Hefti: SilverBuzzer@aol.com; 202-368-8785

Mike Shupp: MShupp@vsadc.com; 202-306-7519

Greg Jones: Greg@gregoryjones.com; 703-463-0385

Todd Putnam: Todd.Putnam1@verizon.net; 910-581-7246

Andrew Schneider (Caterer): e2s@e2scatering.com

Mack's Marines is a not-for-profit organization

Federal Tax ID: 99-5075461 Proceeds benefit the Young Marines: youngmarines.org Mailing Address: Mack's Marines, 9103 Paloma Lane, Springfield, VA 22153

DISCLAIMER

This event is hosted by Mack's Marines, a non-federal entity. It is not a part of, or endorsed by, the United States Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. We are grateful for the sacrifice of all servicemembers, especially those who serve or have served honorably as a United States Marine.

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