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U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the Single Marine Program, dressed up in various military uniforms, stand during the Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C., on November 10, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Corporal Alicia M. Garcia) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Marines raise the flag during a simulated Iwo Jima ceremony, celebrating the Marine Corps birthday at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. on November 10, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Corporal Alicia M. Garcia) (Released)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the Single Marine Program participate in the Birthday Pageant celebrating the 229th anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. This portion of the pageant shows some Marines wearing historical uniforms standing at attention and others recreating a living version of the Marine Corps Memorial. This event was held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC), on November 10, 2004

The U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the retirement ceremony of COL. James D. Riemer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 27, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Alicia M. Garcia) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Aaron Alejo, a parachute rigger, recovers a parachute during Operation Desert Talon 1-05 at the Stoval Training Ground, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. on Dec. 8, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by CPL. Alicia M. Garcia) (Released)

A collage of photos commemorating the promotion of U.S. Marine Corps COL. Jeff A. Satterfield, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 2, 2004. MAJ. GEN. Robert Flannagan, Commander Marine Corps Air Bases East (COMCABEAST), promoted COL. Satterfield on the steps of the command building just after morning colors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Alicia M. Garcia) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. I. Rentas along with fellow Marines wait for their turkey dinner at the Sunset Lanai, at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii on Nov. 24, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Angela Hitchcock) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Marines stand in formation at the promotion ceremony of COL. Seaton at Marine Corps Air Ground Command Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 9, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Patrick J. Green) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Jacquelyn Gibson, parachute rigger, recovers a parachute during Operation Desert Talon 1-05 at the Stoval Training Ground, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. on Dec. 8, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by CPL. Alicia M. Garcia) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Marines take a moment to pray and reflect during the Marine Corps birthday pageant at the parade grounds on the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. on November 10, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Corporal Alicia M. Garcia) (Released) (SUBSTANDARD)

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Base: Mcas, Cherry Point

State: North Carolina (NC)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: CPL Alicia M. Garcia, USMC

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. That date is celebrated as the Marine Corps's birthday. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. About 600,000 Americans served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, performed a central role in the Pacific War. The Pacific theatre battles saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The Battle of Iwo Jima was arguably the most famous Marine engagement of the war with high losses of 26,000 American casualties and 22,000 Japanese. By the end of WWII, the Corps expanded totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were casualties during World War II (including nearly 20,000 killed), and 82 were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Korean War saw the Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a force of 261,000 Marines, mostly reservists. 30,544 Marines were killed or wounded during the war. During Vietnam War Marines evacuated Saigon. Vietnam was the longest war for Marines. By its end, 13,091 had been killed in action, 51,392 had been wounded. Marines participated in the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the invasion of Grenada, the invasion of Panama. On 23 October 1983, the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps in its history. 220 Marines and 21 other service members were killed. Marines liberated Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, participated in combat operations in Somalia (1992–1995), and took part in the evacuation of American citizens from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Following the attacks on 11 September 2001, Marine Corps, alongside the other military services, has engaged in global operations around the world in support of War on Terror. Marines were among first sent to Afghanistan in November 2001. Since then, Marine battalions and squadrons have been engaging Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. U.S. Marines also served in the Iraq War.

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