Marine Corps celebrates 239th anniversary

WABENO - People will honor and remember America's veterans Tuesday. However, a small number of veterans started a celebration Monday night.

Monday marked 239 years of the United States Marine Corps. The weather might have impacted the number of people that could come out, but the host of the celebration was glad to see the people that did come out.

The owner of Backhaus Sportsman Retreat in Wabeno has been putting on this celebration for 9 years. He served in the Marines for seven years as an Ammo Technician and Pistol Instructor.

Full story: WJFW

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