Pacific Marines Stories

3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers prepare to escort a casket of remains onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The ceremony honored the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II, and are being transported back to the United States for proper identification and final burial. - 3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers prepare to escort a casket of remains onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The ceremony honored the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II, and are being transported back to the United States for proper identification and final burial.

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)