Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn, commander of Marine Forces, Special Operations Command, passes a piece of the cake to the guest of honor, Lt. Gen. George W. Smith, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, during the 245th Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. Marine Raiders also ran a collective 245 miles. COVID-19 restrictions have changed the way Marines across the globe are celebrating the Corps’ 245th birthday. The annual galas, held to commemorate the founding of Marine Corps, have been scaled back to ensure the health of the force while ensuring the most meaningful aspects of the festivities remain untouched. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis) - Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn, commander of Marine Forces, Special Operations Command, passes a piece of the cake to the guest of honor, Lt. Gen. George W. Smith, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, during the 245th Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. Marine Raiders also ran a collective 245 miles. COVID-19 restrictions have changed the way Marines across the globe are celebrating the Corps’ 245th birthday. The annual galas, held to commemorate the founding of Marine Corps, have been scaled back to ensure the health of the force while ensuring the most meaningful aspects of the festivities remain untouched. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis)