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    Battle of Guadalcanal: 82nd Anniversary of Operation Watchtower [Image 23 of 31]

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    Battle of Guadalcanal: 82nd Anniversary of Operation Watchtower

    HONIARA, GUADALCANAL IS, SOLOMON ISLANDS

    08.07.2024

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole  

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    Ryan Blum, right, the Superintendent of American Battle Monuments Commission, gives a speech during the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2024. The ceremony commemorated the 82nd 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 Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2024
    Date Posted: 08.07.2024 06:36
    Photo ID: 8575374
    VIRIN: 240807-M-QM580-1116
    Resolution: 9321x6214
    Size: 30.9 MB
    Location: HONIARA, GUADALCANAL IS, SB

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