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Guadalcanal: The Cactus Air Force

Sept. 2, 2017 | 2:54

On August 20, 1942, the first allied air units, to include 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, landed at Guadalcanal. They became known as the “Cactus Air Force,” one of the most innovative, hybrid units of WWII. By September 11th, 1,014 aviation personnel were operating on Guadalcanal. Of these, 33 were Army, 64 Navy and 917 were Marines. The battle of Guadalcanal would become the defining point for Marine Corps aviation in WWII and for the next fifty years. In this multimedia package, Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st MAW commanding general, speaks about their role during the battle of Guadalcanal.

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Guadalcanal: The Cactus Air Force

Sept. 2, 2017

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Guadalcanal: The Cactus Air Force

Sept. 2, 2017 | 2:54

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Guadalcanal: The Cactus Air Force

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The Corps Report Ep. 110

Kate Upton works out with the Marines and a WWII veteran gets a surprise on his 100th birthday on this week's Corps Report. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Tara Bray)

Aug. 25, 2017

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The Corps Report Ep. 110

Aug. 25, 2017 | 1:38

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The Corps Report Ep. 110

Aug. 25, 2017 | 1:38

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A Message from Division Leaders: What Honor Looks Like

Maj. Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 1st Marine Division commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. William T. Sowers, the 1st Marine Division sergeant major, discuss how Marines displayed honor during the Battle for Guadalcanal from August7, 1942 to February 9, 1943. The Allied forces lost more than 7,100 lives fighting bravely for their countries in this Pacific campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

Aug. 15, 2017

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A Message from Division Leaders: What Honor Looks Like

Aug. 15, 2017 | 2:02

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A Message from Division Leaders: What Honor Looks Like

Aug. 15, 2017 | 2:02

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The Look of Honor: 75th Anniversary for the Battle of Guadalcanal

U.S. Marines travel to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands August 6-11, 2017. Ceremonies were held at battle memorial sites to commemorate the 75th Anniversary for the Battle of Guadalcanal. The Allied forces lost more than 7,100 lives fighting bravely for their countries in this Pacific campaign. In attendance with the Marines was Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Maj. Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 1st Marine Division commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. William T. Sowers, the 1st Marine Division sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

Aug. 15, 2017

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The Look of Honor: 75th Anniversary for the Battle of Guadalcanal

Aug. 15, 2017 | 0:46

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The Look of Honor: 75th Anniversary for the Battle of Guadalcanal

Aug. 15, 2017 | 0:46

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Gen. Neller and Sgt. Maj. Green on Guadalcanal

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Ronald Green reflect on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal from the site where Sgt. John Basilone earned his Medal of Honor.

Aug. 7, 2017

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Gen. Neller and Sgt. Maj. Green on Guadalcanal

Aug. 7, 2017 | 1:00

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Gen. Neller and Sgt. Maj. Green on Guadalcanal

Aug. 7, 2017 | 1:00

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75th Anniversary of Guadalcanal

U.S. Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller Commandant of the Marine Corps and SgtMaj. Ronald L. Green SgtMaj of the Marine Corps give a message. General Neller and SgtMaj. Green spend a moment in Guadalcanal giving a message to all Marines and reminding them of the horrors that happened during the battle of Guadalcanal on the 75th anniversary. For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Aug. 7, 2017

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75th Anniversary of Guadalcanal

Aug. 7, 2017 | 0:30

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75th Anniversary of Guadalcanal

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Guadalcanal's 75th Anniversary Video

U.S. Marine Corps 75th anniversary video for the battle of Guadalcanal. Washington D.C., Aug 7, 2017. On Aug. 7, 1942, the Marins launched a surprise attack on an island known as Guadalcanal. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by, Cpl. Christopher J. Varnell)

Aug. 6, 2017

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Guadalcanal's 75th Anniversary Video

Aug. 6, 2017 | 0:30

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Guadalcanal's 75th Anniversary Video

Aug. 6, 2017 | 0:30

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1st and 2nd Marine Divisions turn 76

76 years ago, both the 1st Marine Division and 2nd Marine Division were born. Today, they still hold a position at the front lines of our fighting force.

Feb. 1, 2017

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1st and 2nd Marine Divisions turn 76

Feb. 1, 2017 | 0:35

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1st and 2nd Marine Divisions turn 76

Feb. 1, 2017 | 0:35

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