This digital illustration celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). A chocolate Labrador retriever sits proudly wearing a white Marine Corps dress uniform cap with the eagle, globe, and anchor emblem. The dog has a gentle, noble expression. Nestled between its front legs is a small brown moose plushie, holding a cupcake topped with a single lit candle and a “250” topper. The words "Semper Fi" (short for Semper Fidelis, the Marine Corps motto meaning "Always Faithful") are written in bold white letters to the right. The background is a flat gray. The artist’s signature, “LM 10/30/25,” appears in white near the plush. The image blends warmth and respect, serving as a sweet tribute to the Marine Corps milestone.

I drew this for my coworker, a retired Captain. He owns a chocolate lab named Moose. Geddit?

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