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Lt. General John A. Toolan addresses the Marines who participated in the Australia New Zealand Army Corps Day Commemoration ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific April 25, 2016. Toolan is the commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Toolan highlighted the significance of ANZAC day when he focused on the long-lasting friendship between the three nations that continues to the present day. - Lt. General John A. Toolan addresses the Marines who participated in the Australia New Zealand Army Corps Day Commemoration ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific April 25, 2016. Toolan is the commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Toolan highlighted the significance of ANZAC day when he focused on the long-lasting friendship between the three nations that continues to the present day.

U.S. Marines bow their heads as a chaplain prays during the Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Day Ceremony April 25, 2015, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The day commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, fought by Australian-New Zealand Army Corps forces in World War I. The battle is remembered for the valiant men and the significant losses the nations both suffered. Those who fought are known as “ANZACS” and are honored in one of the most recognized holidays in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Sarah Anderson) - U.S. Marines bow their heads as a chaplain prays during the Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Day Ceremony April 25, 2015, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The day commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, fought by Australian-New Zealand Army Corps forces in World War I. The battle is remembered for the valiant men and the significant losses the nations both suffered. Those who fought are known as “ANZACS” and are honored in one of the most recognized holidays in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)