Nov. 5, 2015
Marines celebrate 240th birthday, 70th anniversary of Iwo Jima
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia —
Marines past and present gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 3 to observe the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps and the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II in which the Marines played the pivotal role.