Founders Roy Dakroub and Zachary Green, hold the swords to cut the birthday cake as the oldest Marine, retired Sgt. Major Dave Roble, and the youngest Marine, Cpl. Matthew Nans, stand by to present the traditional passing of the first piece of cake from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine during the Belleau Wood Tavern Ground Breaking Ceremony in Port Royal that was held on the Marine Corps 250th Birthday, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Amber Hewitt/The Island News

Belleau Wood Tavern Groundbreaking

December 17, 2025

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Founders Roy Dakroub and Zachary Green, pour the first shovel of sand into the bag during the Belleau Wood Tavern Ground Breaking Ceremony in Port Royal that was held on the Marine Corps 250th Birthday, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. The tavern is set to open in 2026. Amber Hewitt/The Island News

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