Marines prepare to storm the beaches on a landing craft just before the liberation of Guam July 21, 1944. Marine Corps Activity Guam Marines honored the sacrifice of those lost and celebrated with local residents in this year’s 69th Liberation celebration, which concluded Sunday with the Liberation Day Parade. Each year, July is dedicated to preparing for and celebrating the liberation of the island from Japanese occupation during World War II. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. John Raufmann) - Marines prepare to storm the beaches on a landing craft just before the liberation of Guam July 21, 1944. Marine Corps Activity Guam Marines honored the sacrifice of those lost and celebrated with local residents in this year’s 69th Liberation celebration, which concluded Sunday with the Liberation Day Parade. Each year, July is dedicated to preparing for and celebrating the liberation of the island from Japanese occupation during World War II. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. John Raufmann)