171104-M-CG676-186 OXON HILL, Md. (Nov. 4, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks to guests as the Guest of Honor at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxon Hill, Md. Each year the Commandant hosts a ball in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released)