The Pvt. Robert B. Crites Marine Corps League Detachment 995 celebrated the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10 at McD’s Pub.

Each attendee received a Marine candy emblem and a detachment button, and each lady was given a long-stem red rose.

The members and guests enjoyed the traditional steak and egg dinner with cake afterward being cut with a Marine sword and served by the oldest and youngest Marines there — Bob and Rob Caldwell. This was followed by door prizes being given and pictures being taken.

The group is open to all current/active or retired Marines. They meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at McD’s Pub, 1400 Locust St., Wilmington.

Members of Marine Corps League Detachment 995 and guests at the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday celebration at McD’s Pub are, from left: bottom row, Gene Wilt, Dean Waddell, Bob Caldwell, Jack Williams, and Vicki Wilson; top, Commandant Greg Schultz, John and Darlene Woodmansee, George Mitchell, Barb and Rob Caldwell, Liz Waddell, Rose Ann and David West, and Beverly Caldwell.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/11/web1_20171127110059_001.jpgMembers of Marine Corps League Detachment 995 and guests at the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday celebration at McD’s Pub are, from left: bottom row, Gene Wilt, Dean Waddell, Bob Caldwell, Jack Williams, and Vicki Wilson; top, Commandant Greg Schultz, John and Darlene Woodmansee, George Mitchell, Barb and Rob Caldwell, Liz Waddell, Rose Ann and David West, and Beverly Caldwell. Courtesy photos

The birthday cake.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/11/web1_20171127110059_003.jpgThe birthday cake. Courtesy photos