Marine Corps celebrates 240 year milestone Blog News 11/12/201511/12/2015 Tweet Tuesday, the Marine Corp celebrated a very special milestone: 240 years of service to the United States of America. The Marine Corp’s birthday is also shared by Rhavean King, a KU Law Student who hopes to join the fight. Related posts: Lawrence School District to Decide On Bus Plan Milestone Achieved in University’s Central District Plan Pet World Reopens After Last Year’s Fire KU Common Book Announced for the 2016-17 School Year