Original U.S. Pre WWII Marine Corps Officer Named Mess Dress Uniform International Military Antiques DVIDS Images 242nd Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant [Image 8 of 13] File:USMC Evening Dress (Officers).jpg Wikimedia Commons Our enlisted Marines are just two days away from becoming Second Lieutenants. Their years of hard academic study and exemplary service in the fleet have prepared them to lead Marines as officers. After my promotion to Gunnery Sergeant, my first purchase was the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Evening Dress Uniform to wear to the Marine Corps birthday ball in Okinawa, Japan. I was much younger, It's official USMC!! Next step in June Marines Corps boot camp!! So happy for you for this decision just remember we will always be here for you and supporting you can't wait