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Speakers at the Dedication Ceremony

Speakers at the Dedication Ceremony

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps), and Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson each spoke during the dedication c... More

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Virginia postcard.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), Arlington, Va.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), Arlington, Va.

Felix W. DeWeldon's masterpiece depicts one of the most dramatic events in World War II, the raising of the Stars and Stripes on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Dedicated November 10, 1954, it is the largest sculpture... More

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), Arlington, Va.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), Arlington, Va.

Felix W. DeWeldon's masterpiece depicts one of the most dramatic events in World War II, the raising of the Stars and Stripes on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Dedicated November 10, 1954, it is the largest sculpture... More

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), Arlington, Va.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), Arlington, Va.

Felix W. DeWeldon's masterpiece depicts one of the most dramatic events in World War II, the raising of the Stars and Stripes on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Dedicated November 10, 1954, it is the largest sculpture... More

President Gerald R. Ford Speaking at the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) in Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps

President Gerald R. Ford Speaking at the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iw...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S.M.C. War Memorial 
                 United States Marine Corps War Memorial

U.S.M.C. War Memorial United States Marine Corps War...

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the me... More

U.S.M.C. War Memorial 
                 United States Marine Corps War Memorial

U.S.M.C. War Memorial United States Marine Corps War...

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the me... More

A night scene of the Marine Corps War Memorial with the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol in the background

A night scene of the Marine Corps War Memorial with the Lincoln Memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) with the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in the background

The Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) with the Capitol Building, th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Deal Toney Release Status: Released to... More

Early morning light silhouettes the Marine Corps War Memorial and the Washington Monument

Early morning light silhouettes the Marine Corps War Memorial and the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rosslyn State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marvin D. Lynchard Release Status: Released to ... More

A sailor contemplates the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. (Iwo Jima Memorial)

A sailor contemplates the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. (Iwo Jima Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to P... More

A view of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. (Iwo Jima Memorial)

A view of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. (Iwo Jima Memorial)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David Maclean Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A view of the Marine Corps War Memorial

A view of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN L. Smith Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The US flag on the Marine Corps War Memorial stands at half-staff on the day of the state funeral and internment of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era

The US flag on the Marine Corps War Memorial stands at half-staff on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Lurch Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A view of the Marine Corps War Memorial

A view of the Marine Corps War Memorial

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A view of the US Marine Corps War Memorial.  The Washington Monument is visible in the distance

A view of the US Marine Corps War Memorial. The Washington Monument i...

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Tree branches frame the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. The Washington Monument is visible in the distance

Tree branches frame the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. The Washington...

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The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Band, "The President's Own," plays on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band, "The President's Own," plays on the grounds of the Ma...

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The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band,"The President's Own,"plays on the grounds of the Mari...

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The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memori...

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The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band performs on the grounds of the Marine Corps War Memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Kamel Ayari crosses the finish line in first place in the Marathon Wheel Chair Race. A pre event to the 25th Marine Corps Marathon. Holding the finish line tape, on the right, is General (GEN) James L. Jones Jr., USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Marathon starts and finishes at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

Kamel Ayari crosses the finish line in first place in the Marathon Whe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D Ingersoll, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

The first place winner of the 25th Marine Corps Marathon is Navy Pilot Richard Cochrane. Holding the finish line tape, on the right, is General (GEN) James L. Jones Jr., USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Marathon starts and finishes at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington Virginia

The first place winner of the 25th Marine Corps Marathon is Navy Pilot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D Ingersoll, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

A participant crosses the finish line in the 25th Marine Corps Marathon. The Marine Corps Marathon starts and finishes at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

A participant crosses the finish line in the 25th Marine Corps Maratho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D Ingersoll, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

Participants in the 25th Marine Corps Marathon pre event, the Marathon Wheel Chair Race. The event begins and ends at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

Participants in the 25th Marine Corps Marathon pre event, the Marathon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D Ingersoll, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

Start of the 25th US Marine Corps Marathon. The marathon starts and finishes at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

Start of the 25th US Marine Corps Marathon. The marathon starts and fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D Ingersoll, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

Holding his trophy is the winner of the 25th Marine Corps Marathon, Navy Pilot Richard Cochrane. On the left is General (GEN) James L. Jones Jr., USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps. The marathon starts and finishes at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

Holding his trophy is the winner of the 25th Marine Corps Marathon, Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D Ingersoll, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nati...

Arlington, Va. (Jun. 17, 2003) The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous i... More

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nati...

Arlington, Va. (Jun. 17, 2003) The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous i... More

Two U.S. Marines lower the American flag flown over the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, located in Washington, D.C.

Two U.S. Marines lower the American flag flown over the U.S. Marine Co...

Washington, D.C., (Jul. 09, 2004) Two U.S. Marines lower the American flag flown over the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, located in Washington, D.C. Flags flown over the memorial are made available to retiring... More

The American flag waves over the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, located in Washington, D.C.

The American flag waves over the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, locat...

Washington, D.C., (Jul. 09, 2004) The American flag waves over the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, located in Washington, D.C. Mr. Felix DeWeldon sculpted the memorial after the famous flag-raising scene at the... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead bow their heads during the eulogy at the wreath laying ceremony.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter and...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 10, 2007) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead bow their heads during the eulogy at the wreath laying ce... More

U.S. Marines conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 232nd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

U.S. Marines conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 232nd Ma...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 10, 2007) U.S. Marines conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 232nd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial. The sculpture of five Marines and a Navy Corpsman raisi... More

U.S. Marines march past the Marine Corps War Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday.

U.S. Marines march past the Marine Corps War Memorial during a wreath ...

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2008) U.S. Marines march past the Marine Corps War Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday. The sculpture of five Marines and a Navy Corpsman ra... More

U.S. Marines conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

U.S. Marines conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Ma...

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2008) U.S. Marines conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial. The sculpture of five Marines and a Navy Corpsman raising a... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter speaks to guests during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter spea...

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2008) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter speaks to guests during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War ... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway speaks to guests during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway speaks to guests d...

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2008) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway speaks to guests during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial. The ... More

The U.S. national flag waves graciously from the Iwo Jima memorial during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

The U.S. national flag waves graciously from the Iwo Jima memorial dur...

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2008) The U.S. national flag waves graciously from the Iwo Jima memorial during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial. The sc... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter pays respect to fallen Marines during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter pays...

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2008) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter pays respect to fallen Marines during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at the Mar... More

Marines march past the Marine Corps War Memorial during a Navy Cross medal award ceremony honoring Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Blonder.

Marines march past the Marine Corps War Memorial during a Navy Cross m...

WASHINGTON (May. 10, 2011) Marines march past the Marine Corps War Memorial during a Navy Cross medal award ceremony honoring Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Blonder for his actions while serving as a platoon sergeant in... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus addresses family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Blonder at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus addresses famil...

WASHINGTON (May. 10, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus addresses family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Blonder at the Marine Corps War Memorial. Blonder was awarded the Navy Cro... More

US Marine Corps War Memorial - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

US Marine Corps War Memorial - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Dedicated to the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other services who fell fighting beside them

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Based on an iconic image of the second flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II, the US Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to "the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other servi... More

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Based on an iconic image of the second flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II, the US Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to "the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other servi... More

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Based on an iconic image of the second flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II, the US Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to "the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other servi... More

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Based on an iconic image of the second flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II, the US Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to "the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other servi... More

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Based on an iconic image of the second flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II, the US Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to "the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other servi... More

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Icon U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, public domain photograph

Based on an iconic image of the second flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II, the US Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to "the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other servi... More

Marine Aviation Centennial observance

Marine Aviation Centennial observance

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, second from left, is escorted to his seat by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center foreground, before the beginning of the Marine Aviation Centennial ob... More

An U.S. Marine, right, with the U.S. Marine band performs

An U.S. Marine, right, with the U.S. Marine band performs

An U.S. Marine, right, with the U.S. Marine band performs on the keyboards during the parade reception at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Jun... More

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 12, 2012. Sunset Parades are held every Tuesday during the summer months. (U.... More

Marines run around the Marine Corps War Memorial Nov.

Marines run around the Marine Corps War Memorial Nov.

Marines run around the Marine Corps War Memorial Nov. 9, 2012, to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, which falls on Nov. 10. As the Corps draws down its ranks through at least fiscal year 2017, Marine Corps m... More

Summer safety, US Marine Corps Photo

Summer safety, US Marine Corps Photo

Participants in a motorcycle safety ride from the Marine Corps War Memorial just outside of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, gather around Lt. Devon H Foster, chaplain,... More

Joint base riding with safety in mind

Joint base riding with safety in mind

Participants in a motorcycle safety ride from the Marine Corps War Memorial just outside of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, gather around Chap. (Lt.) Devon H Foster to... More

Iwo Jima Memorial 7k Race

Iwo Jima Memorial 7k Race

Runners participate in the Iwo Jima Memorial 7k Race, the initial event of the 2013 Oohrah Run Series, on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., May 22, 2013. The Race started at Cpl... More

Ceremonial Bugler On Marine Corps War Memorial

Ceremonial Bugler On Marine Corps War Memorial

Staff Sgt. Codie Williams performs taps on the base of the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Forty-nine noteworthy 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Forty-nine noteworthy 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Forty-nine noteworthy 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing noncommissioned officers selected from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, MCAS Camp Pendleton and MCAS Miramar ... More

U.S. Marines participate in a unit run led by U.S.

U.S. Marines participate in a unit run led by U.S.

U.S. Marines participate in a unit run led by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett (not shown), Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, at Arlington, Va., Nov. 8, 2013. The run, in honor of the 238th Mari... More

Winterizing homes, caution critical to safe holiday and winter seasons

Winterizing homes, caution critical to safe holiday and winter seasons

Icicles cling to the edge on Building 321 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall after a winter storm Jan. 22, 2014. Icicles are only one of many potential hazards to be avoided while workin... More

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Sunset Parade for U.S. Marines and guests at the Marine Corps War Memorial at Arlington, Va., June 17, 2014. The Sunset Parades are held every Tu... More

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 15, 2014. The Sunset Parades are held on Tuesdays during the summer months... More

U.S. Marines participate in a Sunset Parade at the

U.S. Marines participate in a Sunset Parade at the

U.S. Marines participate in a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 15, 2014. The Sunset Parades are held on Tuesdays during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. ... More

Sunset Parade, US Marine Corps Photo

Sunset Parade, US Marine Corps Photo

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2014. The Sunset Parades are held every Tuesday evening during the sum... More

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Sunset Parade for U.S. Marines and guests at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Aug. 5, 2014. The Sunset Parades are held every Tue... More

Participants turn onto Rock Creek Parkway in Washington,

Participants turn onto Rock Creek Parkway in Washington,

Participants turn onto Rock Creek Parkway in Washington, D.C. during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26, 2014. The MCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds i... More

US Marine Corps War Memorial, George Washington Memorial Parkway, 2015.

US Marine Corps War Memorial, George Washington Memorial Parkway, 2015...

This statue is dedicated to the marines who died in all wars as well as to their comrades of other services who fell fighting beside them.

Lloyd Ford, a Marine veteran of World War II, observes

Lloyd Ford, a Marine veteran of World War II, observes

Lloyd Ford, a Marine veteran of World War II, observes a wreath laying ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington. The Ceremony commemorated the 70th anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima. "When w... More

Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Orban of the United States Marine

Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Orban of the United States Marine

Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Orban of the United States Marine Band, "The President's Own," plays Taps in front of the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Feb. 19, 2015. Marines, World War II veterans and the p... More

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett salutes Gen. Joseph F.

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett salutes Gen. Joseph F.

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett salutes Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. during his relief as Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 20, 2015. The post of Sergeant Majo... More

The grave of Michael Strank, who died March 1, 1945,

The grave of Michael Strank, who died March 1, 1945,

The grave of Michael Strank, who died March 1, 1945, is located in Section 12 in Arlington National Cemetery. Strank is best known for being one of the six men depicted in Associated Press photographer Joe Rose... More

Throwback Thursday #7, Arlington National Cemetery

Throwback Thursday #7, Arlington National Cemetery

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall archive black and white photograph, taken March 3, 1966, shows the location of Wright Gate on what was then the North Post of Fort Myer, now the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. T... More

Marines react to Marine Corps War Memorial restoration

Marines react to Marine Corps War Memorial restoration

From left to right, David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-CEO of the Carlysle Group; Jonathan B. Jarvis, director of the National Park Service; Dan Wenk, interim president of the National Park Foundation and M... More

Guests watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill

Guests watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill

Guests watch as the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 16, 2015. The Honorable Stephen A. Womack, Congressman, third di... More

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington Va., June 30, 2015. The Honorable Mr. Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defen... More

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, Medal of Honor recipient and WWII veteran, salutes a Marine during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., J... More

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 14, 2015. Dr. Jamie M. Morin, director, Cost Assessment and Program ... More

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 28, 2015. U.S. Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris, U.S. Pacific Command, was ... More

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington help Vince

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington help Vince

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington help Vince DiRenzo to his seat before the sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., May 31, 2016. Sunset parades are held as a means of honorin... More

The Honorable Jeh C. Johnson, secretary, Department

The Honorable Jeh C. Johnson, secretary, Department

The Honorable Jeh C. Johnson, secretary, Department of the Homeland Security, and Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the Commandant, speak to guests during a reception at the Women In Military Service For America Mem... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with guests attending the sunset parade reception at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, June 14, 2016. Sunset pa... More

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jack Mathews greets

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jack Mathews greets

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jack Mathews greets U.S. Air Force Col. Suzanne Kumashiro during the sunset parade reception at the Women in Military Service for America War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 1... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, center left, speaks with Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, right, during a sunset parade reception at the Women in M... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, speaks to Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant of Aviation, before the 41st Marine Corps Marathon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 30, 2016. Approximately 30... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, speaks with Robert O. Work, deputy secretary of defense, during the Marine Corps Birthday Wreath Laying Ceremony, Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2016. The w... More

Airman receives award. Beale Air Force base, California

Airman receives award. Beale Air Force base, California

Airman 1st Class Daniel True, 9th Munitions Squadron munitions storage crew chief, is presented with a Weapons Safety Well Done Award by Col. Larry Broadwell, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander Jan. 31, 2017. Tr... More

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Marine Corps Communications

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Marine Corps Communications

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Marine Corps Communications Operations Branch, left, film Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Feb. 3, 2017. The ... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, right, speaks to U.S. Marines during a promotion ceremony for Staff Sgt. Stephen E. McDonald, defense cyber network noncommissioned officer in charge, at th... More

Marching companies with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute pass in review during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.

Marching companies with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute pass i...

ARLINGTON, Virginia (May. 30, 2017) Marching companies with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute pass in review during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. (U.S. M... More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Nancy Springer, director, Logistics

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Nancy Springer, director, Logistics

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Nancy Springer, director, Logistics Distribution Policy Branch, Installations and Logistics poses for a photo with the Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson Hall Color Guard during her reti... More

Marine Barracks Washington Sunset Parade July 11, 2017

Marine Barracks Washington Sunset Parade July 11, 2017

The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, July 11, 2017. Sunset parades are held as a means of honoring senior officials, distin... More

The National Park Service unveiled new engravings on

The National Park Service unveiled new engravings on

The National Park Service unveiled new engravings on the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. Nov. 11, 2017. The Afghanistan and Iraq engravings are the first on the monument since 1996. (U.S. Marine Cor... More

US Marine Corps War Memorial Reviewing Stand

US Marine Corps War Memorial Reviewing Stand

US Marine Corps War Memorial Reviewing Stand

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