Video by Cpl. Alexis French, Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez, Cpl. Samantha Pollich, Cpl. Diana Salgado and Sgt. Benjamin Whitten | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 11.08.2024
On. Nov. 9, 2024, U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) will be commissioned in New York City. This destroyer is named after U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone who is the only enlisted Marine awarded the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross for his actions during World War II. The DDG 122's commanding officer, Basilone's family, and Marines from......
Video by Cpl. Diana Salgado | Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet | 11.07.2024
U.S. Navy Sailors with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) participate in a John Basilone remembrance ceremony in Raritan, New Jersey, Nov. 7, 2024. John Basilone will be commissioned in New York City on Nov. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diana Salgado)...
Video by Cpl. Alexis French | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 09.22.2024
Raritan, New Jersey holds a parade in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone on Sept. 22, 2024. The U.S. Navy will commission Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) in New York City on Nov. 9, 2024 before departing to its homeport in Mayport, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexis French)...
Video by Cpl. Alexis French | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 09.22.2024
Raritan, New Jersey holds a parade in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone on Sept. 22, 2024. The U.S. Navy will commission Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) in New York City on Nov. 9, 2024 before departing for its homeport in Mayport, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexis French)...
Video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 09.22.2024
Raritan, New Jersey holds a parade in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone on Sept. 22, 2024. The U.S. Navy will commission Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) in New York City on Nov. 9, 2024 before departing to its homeport in Mayport, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)...
Video by Cpl. Alexis French | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 09.22.2024
Servicemembers and locals attend mass prior to the John Basilone parade in Raritan, New Jersey, on Sept. 22, 2024. The town held a 5k race and parade to celebrate the legacy of Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexis French)...
Video by Cpl. Alexis French | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 09.20.2024
Raritan, New Jersey prepares for a weekend of celebration in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone on Sept. 20, 2024. The town held a 5k race and parade to honor his legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexis French)...
Video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 08.28.2024
The National Museum of the Marine Corps displays Marine Corps artifacts from its formation to current day in Triangle, Virginia, on Aug. 28, 2024. The museum serves to preserve and honor the commitment of U.S. Marines throughout history. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)...
