Local Veterans celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Veterans from several branches gathered together at VFW 8242 to celebrate and honor those who have served our country for one quarter of a millennium.
The VFW offered these veterans a complimentary breakfast along with a cake for the 250th birthday celebration.
The local veterans were able to gather around and reminisce their time serving our country.
“All gave some…some gave all,” said local Yuma veteran David Ibarra.
Jesus Martinez, a former Marine and current local Veteran, shares why he loved to serve.
“The military has been great for me, like I said, I spent 21 years in the military, I enjoyed the military, it took me just about all around the world into combat areas,” Martinez says.
Meanwhile, Ibarra shares why is important to celebrate these military milestones.
“We always want to make sure that we celebrate birthdays of all the branches, and to recognize the service and the sacrifices they did for their country,” said Ibarra.
While Martinez says he is thankful for the Veterans receiving so much support from the Yuma community.
“The people are really showing their gratitude by supporting us everyday and thanking us for our service and that makes a big difference in us,” he said.