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Release # 1013-04-1015
Oct. 13, 2004

Marine Corps worship service scheduled for National Cathedral

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS, Washington--A worship service to celebrate the 229th birthday of the United States Marine Corps is scheduled for the Washington National Cathedral Nov. 7, at 4 p.m.

The cathedral is located at Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues N.W. The event is hosted by the cathedral and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee.

This moving and inspirational annual celebration offers civilians, service members and their families a time to pause in prayer and think about the Marines who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to God, country and Corps.

Rear Admiral Robert F. Burt, the 15th Chaplain of the Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains is this year's honored guest.
The Brass Ensemble of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band will perform a pre-worship concert at 3:30 p.m. This ceremony is open to the public.

The uniform for active duty Marines is Blue Dress "B" with ribbons and no badges, or Service "A" with ribbons and badges. Other services should wear their equivalent uniform. The civilian dress is informal.

Limited parking is available on the streets surrounding the cathedral, so car-pooling or mass transit is recommended. For more information concerning the worship service, call Chaplain David Kloak or Staff Sgt. Robert Shin at (703) 614-5630.


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