They Came In Peace Today, we remember the 220 Marines, 18 Sailors and 3 Soldiers who lost their lives on this day in 1983, when a truck carrying explosives attacked the Marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon. More Marines died in that attack than in any one-day action since the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. They arrived in Beirut as part of an international peacekeeping force, not to make war. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Robert Sweet) | Pacific Marines

Semper Fi: 250 Years of Uncommon Valor #USMC250 Arlington National Cemetery honors the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Upon these hallowed grounds rest Marines who have answered the call from the founding of our nation to the front lines of today. Their courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the Corps and country are forever etched in our history. As we mark 250 years of service and valor, we pay tribute to all who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, in every clime