MARINE CORPS MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER

251st MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL

Friday, November 20, 2026 5:00 - 11:00 PM Grand Sierra Resort & Casino 

Our Supporters

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Registration Guidelines

  • You may purchase up to two (2) tickets at your pay grade/rank's price bracket
  • Additional Guests: All tickets beyond the first two must be purchased at the Additional Guest rate ($120.00)
  • Sponsor Identification: The "Sponsor" is the eligible individual purchasing the tickets
    • If you are purchasing a ticket for yourself, enter your own first and last name as the Sponsor
    • If you are registering a guest (either now or at a later date), you must use the exact same Sponsor Name to ensure your orders match

Information Required

  • Sponsor, Rank & Name
  • Phone & E-mail
  • Meal Option (Combo/Veg)
  • Allergy Information (If applicable)
  • Guest Name(s)
  • Guest Meal & Allergies

Registration Policy

All sales are final. Please contact your Ball Ticket POC for questions or issues.

Event Schedule

  • 4:30 PM Staff & O Call 
  • 5:00 PM Cocktail Hour
  • 6:00 PM Ceremony Starts
  • 6:30 PM Dinner
  • 11:00 PM Event Concludes

Event Location

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
Silver State Pavilion
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595

Room Reservations

TBD

Other Services

Photography: Marine Corps Birthday Ball Event Photography (See Flyer Here)
Childcare: $40 per child

Ticket Selection

Choose Your Ticket Category

Ticket prices include dinner (salad, combination entrée or vegetarian option, rolls, and dessert) and memento.

Ticket sales start Saturday, August 22, 2026 and close at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Optional

Purchase Additional Mementos

Limited Quantities Available

Each individual ball ticket purchase automatically includes a Rescue Knife and Playing Card memento. If you wish to purchase additional Rescue Knife and/or Playing Card mementos, you may do so while supplies last.

Purchase Now

Questions?

Please contact one of the POCs below for additional information.

Ball Coordinator: 1stSgt James Horton   (931) 632-0108
Assistant Ball Coordinator: GySgt Jorge Ruiz   (757) 632-2044
Senior Enlisted Leader of Installation:SgtMaj Robert Turek   (760) 932-1404
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