Images: War of 1812: New Orleans [Image 202 of 303]
Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Williams![]()
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Brothers Tucker, 6, and Goodwin, 9, Schibler of Gretna, La., look through the scope of a tube-launched, optically tracked, wired command link-guided (TOW) missile system, aboard the USS Wasp, in New Orleans, La., April 18, 2012. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently providing support to the Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans. Starting this April and continuing through 2015, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner. The War of 1812 celebration will commemorate the rich Naval history and showcase the capabilities of today's Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Williams)






