Happy 239th Birthday U.S. Marine Corps!

Today, Monday, November 10^th, marks the 239^th inception anniversary for the United States Marine Corps! Here in New Bern, NC, and the surrounding eastern North Carolina area, we are proud to have such a strong military community with incredible ties to our bustling little city. Flame Catering and Banquet Center is excited to personally cater for many U.S. Marine Corps Units’ Ball events over the next few weeks. We are proud to play a role in their time honored traditions.

To fully understand the brevity of this day lets delve into the historical context for this significant military date and when it was first celebrated. The consensus belief amongst scholars for the origins of the U.S. Marines dates back to November 10^th, 1775 and was established in Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia under the commandant of Samuel Nicholas. After the Revolutionary War in 1783, the Continental Marines were dissolved only to be re-established on July 11^th, 1798 by President John Adams who saw the important void that must be re-filled. In 1921, the Marines half-heartedly celebrated the July 11 date until avid historian, Major Edwin North McClellan sent a memorandum to Commandant John A Lejeune, suggesting that Marines celebrate the original November 10^th date and to declare the date a Holiday for all members of the Corps to celebrate. To this day, we continue to honor the Marines and cherish everything they have sacrificed for our country.

Our Flame team is dedicated to providing the absolute best quality of catering and impeccable venue service for the Marines in the eastern North Carolina area. Our staff of experienced military event planners are well versed in the skills needed for ensuring successful event. We are confident, no matter what situation arises, our team can handle each situation with swift diligence. During this time of the year we specialize in Military Balls and have done hundreds throughout the years – giving us the experience to produce these types of events successfully year-around. 

If you're planning an upcoming Marine or military event connect with us and see why The Flame Catering and Banquet Center is a premier catering company in the eastern North Carolina area. And don't forget, when you see a member of the Marines on November 10^th make sure to say “Happy Birthday” and thank them for their service!