Remembering Iwo Jima
March 10th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
IWO TO, Japan (Feb. 28, 2012) Lt. j.g. Frederick Wood, a Naval Security Force security officer at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, leaves behind a security badge as part of the mass reenlistment ceremony at Mount Suribachi. Mementos are often left by visitors to the island in honor of those who lost their lives. Iwo To, formally known as Iwo Jima, was the site of a major World War II battle with more than 26,000 American casualties and nearly 22,000 Japanese fatalities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kegan E. Kay
Fourth of July in Washington DC
July 5th, 2011 | The Wires | Posted by Mike Morones
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is seen in Arlington, Va., Monday July 4, 2011, as fireworks burst over Washington, during the annual Fourth of July display. The Washington Monument and the Capitol can be seen in the distance. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Don’t Rain on My Parade
July 20th, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
Every Tuesday throughout the summer, Marine Barracks Washington conducts a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA. The parade on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 started as normal, but drizzle began to fall as members of the Commandant’s marched across the field playing a medley from the musical “Hair.” Umbrellas were passed out, and as the musicians sang the chorus from “Let the Sun Shine In,” the skies opened up. The Silent Drill Team managed to make it through their portion of the parade, but officials decided to call the event shortly after colors passed the reviewing party.
A word from our sponsor …
February 23rd, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
FedEx was "proud to support the events honoring the 65th anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima," as seen on posters at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Feb. 19 -- VERY proud.