Join us as we proudly celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps with an evening of tradition, fellowship, and tribute!

DATE

Saturday, November 1, 2025

TIME

5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

LOCATION

Fort. Jackson 1917 (Former NCO Club), Columbia, SC

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Honored Guests and a Guest Speaker

Social Hour: Fruit, cheese, and crackers

Full Dinner Buffet: Baked Chicken, Shrimp Alfredo, Rice Pilaf, Roast Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, and a Prime Rib carving station; salad; water; tea; coffee; lemonade; and dessert options

Traditional USMC Birthday Celebration: Ceremony with Cake Cutting

Full Bar: Alcohol to purchase, if desired

Live Auction: Hosted by the Blue Star Mothers of the Midlands

Dancing and camaraderie to close out the evening

TICKET COSTS

$80.00 per person, if purchased by October 1, 2025.
$100.00 per person, if purchased after October 1, 2025.

To buy 250^th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps Ball Tickets, please contact any of the following individuals:

CW05 Chuck Paxton (803) 422-3025 chuckpaxton7@gmail.com

COL (Retired) Calvin Fish (703-855-8297) calvin.e.fish@gmail.com

Mary Gay Rummel (803) 530-2358 red53mg@gmail.com

Kaye Smith (803) 609-8271 kayesmith106@gmail.com

We look forward to coming together in honor of the legacy, values, and brotherhood of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis

For further information about this spectacular celebration, please click on the links below.