The Rotary Club of Beaufort celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps’ 248th birthday at its November 8 meeting. The first pieces of the ceremonial cake were shared by (left) the oldest Marine, Rotarian and retired Col. Carter Swenson; (middle) the guest of honor, Col. Mark Bortnem, Commander, MCAS Beaufort; and (right) the youngest Marine, Lance Corporal Nathan Saucier, MCAS Beaufort photojournalist. Submitted photo
Cutting the cake
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