~ MACK'S MARINES CELEBRATES 51 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF HOSTING USMC BIRTHDAY LUNCHEONS ~

U.S. Marine Corps 251st Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's Marines

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Friday, 30 Oct 2026 @ 1100-1400

Location:  Marine Barracks Washington

GOH: SgtMaj Carlos A.Ruiz, SgtMaj of the Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps 251st Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's Marines

U.S. Marine Corps 251st Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 251st Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 251st Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's MarinesU.S. Marine Corps 251st Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mack's Marines

Friday, 30 Oct 2026 @ 1100-1400

Location:  Marine Barracks Washington

GOH: SgtMaj Carlos A.Ruiz, SgtMaj of the Marine Corps

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, 30 Oct 2026
  • Place: Truman Crawford Hall, Marine Barracks Washington
  • Attire: Business/Dress Blue "C"
  • 1100: Welcome Reception
  • 1200: Cake Cutting Ceremony
  • 1400: ENDEX

- REGISTRATION: Registration required IN ADVANCE to attend; no-o

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

- SCHEME OF MANEUVER:

  • Date: Friday, 30 Oct 2026
  • Place: Truman Crawford Hall, Marine Barracks Washington
  • Attire: Business/Dress Blue "C"
  • 1100: Welcome Reception
  • 1200: Cake Cutting Ceremony
  • 1400: ENDEX

- REGISTRATION: Registration required IN ADVANCE to attend; no-onsite registrations. 

- FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Registration immediately closes when we reach 130 registered guests. NO EXCEPTIONS!

- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 26 Oct 2026 

- CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: Due to incurred costs, NO REFUNDS after 26 Oct 2026...NO EXCEPTIONS!

- GUEST PARKING: VIP Green/Adjacent street parking (parking fees may apply); No on-post parking available. 

And logo with name United Marine Corps

A 51-year OLA Tradition

Coordinating Instructions

Coordinating Instructions

This year's Mack's Marines Celebration marks our 51st 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. 

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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.  Visit the E2S website and consider them for your next event: https://www.e2scaterers.com/

Registration Closes 26 October

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Questions or Comments?

Mack's Marines Fireteam (Rein)

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

Greg Jones: Greg@AmericanSignDesigns.com  703-463-0385

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

Bert Steele: Bert@bertsteele.com

Conner Swett: conner.swett@gmail.com

Andrew Schneider (E2S Caterer): e2s@e2scatering.com  703-618-0442

Mack's Marines is a not-for-profit organization; Federal Tax ID: 99-507546

Proceeds benefit the Young Marines: youngmarines.org


DISCLAIMER

This annual 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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2026 USMC 251st BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON

 Friday, 30 October 2026, 1100-1400

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(Closes @ 130 guests or 1700, 26 October!!)

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