Photo By Cpl. Ali Azimi | Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ride in a Light Armored...... read more read more
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - World War I officially ended June 28, 1919, with the Treaty of Versailles, however the fighting had ceased long before then. An armistice was called on Nov. 11, 1918, ending all hostilities from both sides. This is the reason Nov. 11 is regarded as the end of the Great War and is celebrated as a national holiday to this day.
Veterans Day was approved as a legal annual holiday in 1938. Every year since, Americans have taken the day to honor and show their appreciation for the veterans of war who have fought for the freedoms they enjoy.
Marines with the Combat Center and 1st Marine Division Band represented the Marine Corps in the Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11.
Thousands of people lined the streets to celebrate and show their support for the men and women of the armed forces. The event hosted service members from across the branches past, present and future. The Marines stood out in their uniforms and their military vehicles.
The march of Marines was led by Combat Logistics Battalion 7 Marines holding the American and Marine Corps Flag. Men and women in the crowd stood up and took off their covers out of respect for the national flag. They continued standing as the 1st MarDiv Band, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., marched behind them and played.
“It’s as fun and different,” said Sgt. Mark Gajewski, percussionist, 1st MarDiv Band. “They’re out there to support us and the other military units in the parade. It makes it a little more special.”
The rows of Marines with instruments led the way for 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion Marines. They rolled down the street in a Light Armored Vehicle and humvee, turning heads and amazing kids in the crowd.
Following in trace of the Marines were several generations of veterans, riding trucks, dressed in uniform.
Taking their place in the rear of the parade, the future of the Corps followed. Reserved Officers Training Corps students and Young Marines showed their pride and dedication to the Marine Corps, dressed in similar camouflage and dress blue uniforms.
The elementary to high school students were disciplined in their steps as they marched down the street in formation.
The parade ended with a performance by the band. The crowd of people lining the streets filled the area around the stage where the band members performed a number of melodies and songs.
The band played up to until the burst of fireworks lighting up the sky, ending the day’s festivities.
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 11.18.2012 19:47 |
| Story ID: | 98071 |
| Location: | PALM SPRINGS, CA, US |
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