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As Americans celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, Cpl. Troy Saunders gives us a detailed look at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery at Belleau. This cemetery is the final resting place more than 2,000 Americans who fought in the battle.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa senior leadership, French and German military senior leaders, American Battle Monuments Commission members, and other guests participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 30, 2021. The ceremony was held Memorial Day weekend in commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, 5th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division band, U.S. Soldiers from the Army 26th Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division representatives, German and French service members, and local officials participated in the ceremony. This was the first time since the battle over a century ago that U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, French, and German service members were all present for the ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Robin Lewis)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, tour France, May 23, 2019. The 1st Marine Division Band held a series of concerts commemorating the 101st anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Belleau Wood. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz and Sgt. Miguel A. Rosales)

Lance Cpl. Socheata Chan, an administration clerk with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), talks about the purpose of a female engagement team aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 4, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU are conducted Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), the final exercise before the units' upcoming deployment. This exercise validates the ARG/MEU team's ability to adapt and execute missions in ever-changing, unknown environments. Upon completion of COMPTUEX, the 13th MEU and Essex ARG will be certified as the nation's premier forward-deployed, crisis response force, capable of executing missions across the broad spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.)

U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Joseph Lucero and Capt. Kevin Fleischer, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), talk about the importance of carrier qualifications aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 4, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU conducted Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), the final exercise before the units' upcoming deployment. This exercise validates the ARG/MEU team's ability to adapt and execute missions in ever-changing, unknown environments. Upon completion of COMPTUEX, the 13th MEU and Essex ARG will be certified as the nation's premier forward-deployed, crisis response force, capable of executing missions across the broad spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.)

Marine Week Detroit promotional video featuring Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. Marine Week Detroit will take place September 6-10, 2017. The Marine featured is Sgt. Justin Wagner, a cyber network operator with 1st Battalion, 24th Marines. (U.S. Marine video by: Ricardo Robertson, Matt Gleeson, GySgt. Joseph DiGirolamo, Sgt. Gregory Boyd, Cpl. Molly Hampton, Cpl. Dominic Helton)

Sgt. Justine Woodend, a corporals course instructor with 1st Marine Logistics Group, has been swimming competitively since she was 4 years-old, along with her twin sister. Woodend is a native of Saratoga, N.Y. and majored in biology at Hartwick.

Armed Forces from 13 NATO countries, including Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force and Combat Logistics Regiment 2, will gather for this exercise. They are taking part in an annual exercise to improve their ability to quickly move troops and equipment wherever the next conflict will occur.

Aerial footage of Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery, Chateau-Thierry, France, the site of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood during WWI. Shot with 100% GoPro and DJI Phantom Quad-Copter.