Every November, Marine Corps units around the globe celebrate their history with a formal ball including a nice dinner, a guest speaker, a video message from the commandant, and dancing. This year was the US Marine Corps 237th birthday, which we celebrated last night. Things were a bit different than usual, living in Japan. In addition to limited dress options, seamstresses and hairdressers available, there weren't exactly options for the venue. Instead of renting out a ballroom at a hotel like most USMC balls, here we transformed our whole gym into a ballroom. We thought it came out amazing!
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"Tun Tavern" was built over the entrance of our gym just for the ball |
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Tables and screens set up inside the gym for the ceremony |
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VIP room with appetizers. First ball we've had that! |
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3D Marine Corps symbol as a disco ball on our dance floor |
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Us taking a break after some dancing |
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We each got our own sake bottle to bring home |
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Us after a long night |
First night in ages with childcare, beautiful decor, great speaker, delicious food, wonderful friends and dancing made a great night to remember.