United States Marine Corps on Instagram: "Per Mare, Per Terram and Semper Fidelis Marines from...

Marines from both the British @royalmarines and United States Marine Corps celebrated their 359th and 248th birthdays in a combined celebration in Washington D.C. this week. Senior leaders from both nations, including the U.K. Ambassador to the United States Dame Karen Pierce, Gen. Eric Smith and Admiral Lisa Franchetti reaffirmed their commitment between the sea-going services and close relationship between the U. S. Marine Corps and Royal Marines.