U.S. Marines from the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, participate in the anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in the Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2022. The ceremony commemorated the 80th anniversary of the battle, and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for the allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dillon L. Buck)
Date Taken: | 08.07.2022 |
Date Posted: | 08.08.2022 13:23 |
Photo ID: | 7357829 |
VIRIN: | 220807-M-VM027-1231 |
Resolution: | 2987x4480 |
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