Pacific Marines Stories

Sgt. Coty Lyttle (left) and Sgt. Jonathan McDonald prepare to present the Marine Corps colors during the ANZAC Day Ceremony April 25, 2015, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The day commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, fought by Australian-New Zealand Army Corps forces in World War I. The battle is remembered for the valiant men and the significant losses the nations both suffered. Those who fought are known as “ANZACS” and are honored in one of the most recognized holidays in the South Pacific. - Sgt. Coty Lyttle (left) and Sgt. Jonathan McDonald prepare to present the Marine Corps colors during the ANZAC Day Ceremony April 25, 2015, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The day commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, fought by Australian-New Zealand Army Corps forces in World War I. The battle is remembered for the valiant men and the significant losses the nations both suffered. Those who fought are known as “ANZACS” and are honored in one of the most recognized holidays in the South Pacific.

People's Liberation Army Capt. Wang Weijin samples purified water from the U.S. miniature deployable assistance water purification system at a disaster site in Biang, Brunei Darussalam, June 19 as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Military Medicine Exercise (AHMX). Engineers with China, Singapore and the U.S. demonstrated their water purification capabilities to senior leaders at the disaster site. Weijin is a Chinese engineer. - People's Liberation Army Capt. Wang Weijin samples purified water from the U.S. miniature deployable assistance water purification system at a disaster site in Biang, Brunei Darussalam, June 19 as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Military Medicine Exercise (AHMX). Engineers with China, Singapore and the U.S. demonstrated their water purification capabilities to senior leaders at the disaster site. Weijin is a Chinese engineer.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Staff Sgt. Jordan Dixon, musician with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band plays during a concert at Old St. Paul’s, Wellington here June 13. The MarForPac Band and color guard are participating in events throughout New Zealand to commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S. Marines arriving in Wellington during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isis Ramirez/released) - WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Staff Sgt. Jordan Dixon, musician with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band plays during a concert at Old St. Paul’s, Wellington here June 13. The MarForPac Band and color guard are participating in events throughout New Zealand to commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S. Marines arriving in Wellington during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isis Ramirez/released)

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, 3rd Marine Regiment and 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment support the commemoration of Australia-New Zealand Army Corps Day with an honor guard, rifle detail, marching unit and music at the 40th Annual ANZAC Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl in Honolulu, April 25. ANZAC day has been observed globally since 1916, the year after nearly 11,000 ANZAC soldiers lost their lives in the Battle of Gallipoli. - Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, 3rd Marine Regiment and 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment support the commemoration of Australia-New Zealand Army Corps Day with an honor guard, rifle detail, marching unit and music at the 40th Annual ANZAC Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl in Honolulu, April 25. ANZAC day has been observed globally since 1916, the year after nearly 11,000 ANZAC soldiers lost their lives in the Battle of Gallipoli.