Question about Marine Corps Ball

Question

I was just curious where Marine Corps recruiters go for their Marine Corps Ball...

because I know there are recruiters all over the U.S. and I was just curious if they all get together for the ball or where they go and who usually attends?? Do officers attend the recruiters Marine Corps ball?

Answer 1

Every unit has their own Marine Corps Ball in different locations, different cities, states, etc.

Not every Marine goes to the same ball in one location. For instance my husband's and my Marine Corps Ball was done at a Casino here in California, but my best friend's unit had theirs in Las Vegas.  

Answer 2

The Marine Corps Ball is not just one ball. It's several different balls or parties held in many different locations. The military balls I've attended in the past were held in a dining hall, a base club or in a hotel ballroom. The command that the recruiter is attached to plans their party for themselves. Meaning that recruiters stationed in Bangor, Maine hold their party somewhere close to Bangor, Maine while recruiters from Boston, MA hold theirs somewhere in or around Boston, MA.

Officers and enlisted people both are allowed to attend the ball. Their spouses, significant others or a friend can go as well, it depends on how many tickets the military member wants to purchase for the event. Sometimes the military personnel wear their dressiest uniforms and sometimes they wear formal attire. Their guests wear the same thing, formal dresses for the women and suits, ties and dress jackets for the men. It just depends on the dress code, but they're usually NOT informal.

Hope this answers your questions.