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    Battle of Guadalcanal: 83rd anniversary of Operation Watchtower [Image 13 of 23]

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    Battle of Guadalcanal: 83rd anniversary of Operation Watchtower

    HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS

    08.07.2025

    Photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    Ann Marie Yastishock, the U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu, gives a speech during the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2025
    Date Posted: 08.11.2025 01:23
    Photo ID: 9249207
    VIRIN: 250807-M-LQ016-1062
    Resolution: 6303x4202
    Size: 2.36 MB
    Location: HONIARA, SB

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