U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Nicholas Raetz, explosive ordnance disposal technician, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, and World War II survivors place a wreath to show respect during the Assan Landing Memorial Ceremony in Asan, Guam, July 16, 2025. The site of the ceremony is where the 3d Marine Division planted the U.S. flag after securing Asan beachhead from occupying Imperial Japanese forces in 1944. The Asan memorial service is one of many held across the island to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Guam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
Date Taken: | 07.16.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.16.2025 07:48 |
Photo ID: | 9182137 |
VIRIN: | 250716-M-UG963-1196 |
Resolution: | 7092x4730 |
Size: | 5.84 MB |
Location: | ASAN, GU |
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