R 231936Z OCT 24 MARADMIN 511/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CONTENT// POC/J.MERCURE/CAPT/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC/TEL: 703-614-2093/EMAIL:  [email protected]// POC/V.DILLON/CIV/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC/TEL: 703-614-2267/EMAIL:  [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This message provides information regarding the  Marine Corps birthday video, the Commandant's written birthday  message, and recorded music to support ceremonies. 2.  Commandant's 2024 Birthday Video.    A.  The Commandant's 2024 birthday video will be released no  earlier than 1000 EST on 1 NOV 2024. The video will be available via  the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) at the  following URL: https:(slash)(slash)www.dvidshub.net/feature/CMCBirthdayMessage249.    B. Units conducting their birthday ball celebrations prior to 1  NOV 2024 because of operational requirements or scheduling  constraints may have their local Communication Strategy and  Operations (COMMSTRAT) office download the video via sharepoint at  the following URL:                           https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/CD_BIRTHDAY](https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/CD_BIRTHDAY).    C. Individuals requiring the video for inclusion in birthday ball  celebrations are encouraged to register for a DVIDS account prior to  1 NOV 2024 to ensure they can download the video for offline  playback, rather than attempting to stream the video from DVIDS.    D. Requests for DVD copies of the videos should be directed to  the nearest COMMSTRAT office, which will fulfill the request based  on their own capacity and capability. 3.  Recorded Music.  Traditional birthday music can be downloaded  from the U.S. Marine Band website at  https:(slash)(slash)www.marineband.marines.mil/Audio-Resources/ Ceremonial-Music. 4.  Commandant's 2024 Written Birthday Message.     A.  The Commandant’s written birthday message will be available  on his website at https:(slash)(slash)www.cmc.marines.mil/birthday](https://www.cmc.marines.mil/birthday). 5.  POCs:     A.  Recorded music:  Ms. Vadya Dillon, Head, Marine Band Branch,  at 703-614-2267 or email [email protected].     B.  Videos and written message:  Capt James Mercure, CD, at  703-614-2093 or email [email protected]. 6.  Release authorized by SES April L. Langwell, Director of  Communication, Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine  Corps.//