Deep Creek Elks Lodge #2763 celebrated the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps Nov. 10 by honoring veterans and active-duty members, both from the lodge and the community. The event included speeches, which were then posted in the lodge for others to read, and the singing of the Marie Corps hymn.
The ceremony concluded with the traditional cake-cutting, where the oldest veteran in attendance (right), member Ed Scarsolloni, 86, passes a piece to the youngest veteran in attendance (left), active-duty Marine Arron DesChamps.