Nov 10, 2025

Gov. Pillen to Help Celebrate 250th Anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps at Residence

Posted Nov 10, 2025 12:53 AM

By Governor's Office

 Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen. June 10, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen. June 10, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

LINCOLN, Neb. – On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen will be joined by Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert and Marine Corps League (MCL) Department of Nebraska Commandant David Nieto for a ceremonial cake cutting in honor of the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.

The cake-cutting ceremony is part of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s year-long celebration of the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.