Retired US Marine & Wife Welcomes Son On Military Branch's 245th Birthday

A South Florida retired U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and his wife were excited when their first son was born on the military branch's 245th birthday.

WSVN reported that retired Sgt. Orlando Ibanez and Jessie Ann Sanchez Ibanez, his wife, were happy that the newborn boy shares his birthday with the branch. The boy was born at Mercy Hospital in Miami.

“Well, it’s an honor, especially for my husband,” Jessie Ann said. “It’s something that they take very seriously. They celebrate every year, so the fact that our baby now shares that with his dad is very special.”

Orlando spent 16 years with the U.S. Marine Corps, which was founded on Nov. 10, 1775. He also served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Oh, it’s amazing,” Orlando said. “Just like my wife said, that my son was gonna be born on the Marine Corps’ birthday. Marine Corps birthday is 245 years old this year. Also now, with my son’s birthday, we share that bond.” The new father hopes his son will follow in his footsteps.

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