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The Quantico Marine Corps Band, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, performed at Madison Square Garden during the opening ceremony for New York City's Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2014. The parade, also known as America's Parade, highlights a different service each year. This year, the Marines were showcased for their legacy and traditions, which date back 239 years.

The Quantico Marine Corps Band, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, performed at Madison Square Garden during the opening ceremony for New York City's Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2014. The parade, also known as America's Parade, highlights a different service each year. This year, the Marines were showcased for their legacy and traditions, which date back 239 years.

Photo by Cpl. Fareeza Ali/USMC

A photograph of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Harold Gonsalves during World War II. Although there is no way to completely know how events unfolded on that hill in Okinawa in April 1945, we have used historical information about Gonsalves’ life to recreate his story of heroism and valor.

A photograph of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Harold Gonsalves during World War II. Although there is no way to completely know how events unfolded on that hill in Okinawa in April 1945, we have used historical information about Gonsalves’ life to recreate his story of heroism and valor.

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Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment 379 march in the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony Sept. 15 at Peleliu Elementary School in the Republic of Palau. The event brought together members of the Palau community, World War II veterans who served in the Battle of Peleliu, elected officials of Palau and representatives the U.S. military to remember the landing that took place 70 years earlier. The Marines with CLD-379 came to the Republic of Palau aboard the USNS Sacagawea as part of T-AKE 14-2, a maritime pre-positioned force, multi-country theater security cooperation event that deploys from Okinawa to conduct training exercises and TSC events. The Marines are from CLD-379, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment 379 march in the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony Sept. 15 at Peleliu Elementary School in the Republic of Palau. The event brought together members of the Palau community, World War II veterans who served in the Battle of Peleliu, elected officials of Palau and representatives the U.S. military to remember the landing that took place 70 years earlier. The Marines with CLD-379 came to the Republic of Palau aboard the USNS Sacagawea as part of T-AKE 14-2, a maritime pre-positioned force, multi-country theater security cooperation event that deploys from Okinawa to conduct training exercises and TSC events. The Marines are from CLD-379, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Drew Tech

U.S. Marine veteran William Darling, right, shakes hands with Imperial Japanese Navy veteran Kiyokazu Tsuchida during the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony Sept. 15 at Peleliu Elementary School in the Republic of Palau. The event brought together members of the Palau community, World War II veterans who served in the Battle of Peleliu, elected officials of Palau and representatives the U.S. military to honor the combatants who fought on the island during the fall of 1944. The highlight of the ceremony was when the two veterans came together after being adversaries 70 years earlier. The crowd responded with smiles and tears at the sight of the special moment.

U.S. Marine veteran William Darling, right, shakes hands with Imperial Japanese Navy veteran Kiyokazu Tsuchida during the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony Sept. 15 at Peleliu Elementary School in the Republic of Palau. The event brought together members of the Palau community, World War II veterans who served in the Battle of Peleliu, elected officials of Palau and representatives the U.S. military to honor the combatants who fought on the island during the fall of 1944. The highlight of the ceremony was when the two veterans came together after being adversaries 70 years earlier. The crowd responded with smiles and tears at the sight of the special moment.

Photo by Cpl. Drew Tech

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, addresses a crowd during the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony Sept. 15 at Peleliu Elementary School in the Republic of Palau. Hudson was the key note speaker for the event, which brought together members of the Palau community, World War II veterans who served in the Battle of Peleliu, elected officials of Palau and representatives the U.S. military to honor the men who fought bravely on both sides. Hudson is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, addresses a crowd during the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony Sept. 15 at Peleliu Elementary School in the Republic of Palau. Hudson was the key note speaker for the event, which brought together members of the Palau community, World War II veterans who served in the Battle of Peleliu, elected officials of Palau and representatives the U.S. military to honor the men who fought bravely on both sides. Hudson is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by Cpl. Drew Tech

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports.

Photo by Cpl. Fareeza Ali

Retired Gen. James Mattis talks with the 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. Mattis is this years Freedom Award recipient and Kent was last years recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Retired Gen. James Mattis talks with the 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. Mattis is this years Freedom Award recipient and Kent was last years recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Karnath

Retired Gen. James Mattis greets a Marine family during the festivities at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. Mattis is this years Freedom Award recipient.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Retired Gen. James Mattis greets a Marine family during the festivities at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. Mattis is this years Freedom Award recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Karnath

Retired Gen. James Mattis is presented the Freedom Award by Marine veteran Jeremiah Workman at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. The Freedom Award is awarded to a service member who gives in selfless service to their nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Retired Gen. James Mattis is presented the Freedom Award by Marine veteran Jeremiah Workman at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. The Freedom Award is awarded to a service member who gives in selfless service to their nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Karnath

Retired Gen. James Mattis is awarded the Freedom Award at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. The Freedom Award is awarded to a service member who gives in selfless service to their nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Retired Gen. James Mattis is awarded the Freedom Award at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. The Freedom Award is awarded to a service member who gives in selfless service to their nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Karnath

2nd Lt. Douglas M. Bour, a student with Charlie Company at The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, fires blank rounds at the mock enemy in a simulated combat scenario Sept. 9 at the training grounds of Quantico. The Marines are on their seven-day War Field Exercise from Sept. 5-12.

2nd Lt. Douglas M. Bour, a student with Charlie Company at The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, fires blank rounds at the mock enemy in a simulated combat scenario Sept. 9 at the training grounds of Quantico. The Marines are on their seven-day War Field Exercise from Sept. 5-12.

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Walt Sides, a retired Marine, sits on his motorcycle in front of his ranch in Leesburg, Virginia July 10, 2014. Sides is a co-founder and the executive director of Rolling Thunder Washington D.C. Incorporated.

Walt Sides, a retired Marine, sits on his motorcycle in front of his ranch in Leesburg, Virginia July 10, 2014. Sides is a co-founder and the executive director of Rolling Thunder Washington D.C. Incorporated.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Keenan

Retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in his workshop in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang lost both of his legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan and has redirected his efforts into his recently-created business.

Retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in his workshop in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang lost both of his legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan and has redirected his efforts into his recently-created business.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands next to several of his prosthetic legs in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang lost both of his legs when an improvised explosive device detonated in Afghanistan in 2011, and he now owns his own business.

Retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands next to several of his prosthetic legs in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang lost both of his legs when an improvised explosive device detonated in Afghanistan in 2011, and he now owns his own business.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

A plaque with the demilitarized guidance system of a Hellfire missile hangs on the wall in the workshop of retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang’s fellow EOD technicians gave him the guidance system, which was used to engage the enemy on his last mission in Afghanistan, where Lang lost both of his legs to an improvised explosive device.

A plaque with the demilitarized guidance system of a Hellfire missile hangs on the wall in the workshop of retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang’s fellow EOD technicians gave him the guidance system, which was used to engage the enemy on his last mission in Afghanistan, where Lang lost both of his legs to an improvised explosive device.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in his workshop in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang lost both of his legs when an improvised explosive device detonated in Afghanistan in 2011 and now runs his own business.

Retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. Lang, who was a technician with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in his workshop in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Lang lost both of his legs when an improvised explosive device detonated in Afghanistan in 2011 and now runs his own business.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Nearly 90 family members, veterans and guests gathered on the grounds at the Portsmouth Historical Society, Oct. 23, for the 29th anniversary of the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing.

Nearly 90 family members, veterans and guests gathered on the grounds at the Portsmouth Historical Society, Oct. 23, for the 29th anniversary of the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing.

Photo by Pfc. Jacob A. Singsank