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Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds keepers placed French and American flags in front each of the 2,289 grave markers on Saturday prior to the Belleau Wood memorial. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds keepers placed French and American flags in front each of the 2,289 grave markers on Saturday prior to the Belleau Wood memorial. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Marines from the Wounded Warrior Regiment observe the Belleau Wood Memorial Day ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Marines from the Wounded Warrior Regiment observe the Belleau Wood Memorial Day ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Members of the French 3eme Regiment d' artillerie de Marine stand at attention during the Belleau Wood Ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Members of the French 3eme Regiment d' artillerie de Marine stand at attention during the Belleau Wood Ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

A Marine bugler with the 2d Marine Division Band in period uniform plays "Taps" during the Belleau Wood Ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

A Marine bugler with the 2d Marine Division Band in period uniform plays "Taps" during the Belleau Wood Ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

U.S. ambassador to Portugal, Ambassador Robert Sherman speaks with U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response during bilateral training in collaboration with the Portuguese Marines aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the partners to improve cooperation and facilitate future engagements

U.S. ambassador to Portugal, Ambassador Robert Sherman speaks with U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response during bilateral training in collaboration with the Portuguese Marines aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the partners to improve cooperation and facilitate future engagements

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. and Portuguese Marines stand together outside of the Marine School aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, during bilateral training, May 14, 2014. The training allowed the partners to improve cooperation and facilitate future engagements.

U.S. and Portuguese Marines stand together outside of the Marine School aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, during bilateral training, May 14, 2014. The training allowed the partners to improve cooperation and facilitate future engagements.

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U.S. ambassador to Portugal, Ambassador Robert Sherman discusses the capabilities of the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Koch, the commanding officer of the aviation combat element for Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, during bilateral training in collaboration with the Portuguese Marines aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the partners to improve cooperation and facilitate future engagements.

U.S. ambassador to Portugal, Ambassador Robert Sherman discusses the capabilities of the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Koch, the commanding officer of the aviation combat element for Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, during bilateral training in collaboration with the Portuguese Marines aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the partners to improve cooperation and facilitate future engagements.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

An MV-22B, tiltrotor, lands in Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, for a bilateral training exercise with Portuguese Marines and the U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the Portuguese Marines to make use of the capabilities of the MV-22B, tiltrotor, Osprey.

An MV-22B, tiltrotor, lands in Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, for a bilateral training exercise with Portuguese Marines and the U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the Portuguese Marines to make use of the capabilities of the MV-22B, tiltrotor, Osprey.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct helicopter rope suspension training during bilateral training with Portuguese Marines aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the Portuguese Marines to make use of the capabilities of the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey.

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct helicopter rope suspension training during bilateral training with Portuguese Marines aboard Lisbon Naval Base, Portugal, May 15, 2014. The training allowed the Portuguese Marines to make use of the capabilities of the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission C. Patricia Alsup stands by the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey during a visit between the U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 07, 2014. The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian military forces.

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission C. Patricia Alsup stands by the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey during a visit between the U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 07, 2014. The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian military forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response are shown intricacies and functions of the Mi-171Sh helicopter during a visit with the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 06, 2014. . The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response are shown intricacies and functions of the Mi-171Sh helicopter during a visit with the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 06, 2014. . The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response are shown intricacies and functions of the Mi-171Sh helicopter during a visit with the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 06, 2014. . The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response are shown intricacies and functions of the Mi-171Sh helicopter during a visit with the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 06, 2014. . The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response are shown intricacies and functions of the Mi-171Sh helicopter during a visit with the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 06, 2014. . The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response are shown intricacies and functions of the Mi-171Sh helicopter during a visit with the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 06, 2014. . The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

Senior leadership of the Ghanaian Armed Forces ride in the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey during a visit between the U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, and the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 07, 2014. The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

Senior leadership of the Ghanaian Armed Forces ride in the MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey during a visit between the U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, and the Ghanaian Air Force in Accra, Ghana, May 07, 2014. The visit was held to increase partnership with Ghanaian Armed Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

An MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey is refueled by a KC-130J off the coast of West Africa, May 05, 2014. The MV-22B's headed to Ghana as part of a two day training event with U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Ghanaian Air Force. The event allowed the Marines and the GAF to meet and promote cooperation and inter-operability between the two military forces.

An MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey is refueled by a KC-130J off the coast of West Africa, May 05, 2014. The MV-22B's headed to Ghana as part of a two day training event with U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Ghanaian Air Force. The event allowed the Marines and the GAF to meet and promote cooperation and inter-operability between the two military forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered Bass, a machine gunner with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, fires an array of light machine guns with soldiers from the Spanish Army Light Infantry Battalion as part of a bilateral training exercise on Asturias, Spain, April 29, 2014. The training was conducted to further partnership and interoperability between SP-MAGTF CR and the Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered Bass, a machine gunner with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, fires an array of light machine guns with soldiers from the Spanish Army Light Infantry Battalion as part of a bilateral training exercise on Asturias, Spain, April 29, 2014. The training was conducted to further partnership and interoperability between SP-MAGTF CR and the Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

Photo by LCpl Alexander Hill

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered Bass, a machine gunner with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, fires an array of light machine guns with soldiers from the Spanish Army Light Infantry Battalion as part of a bilateral training exercise on Asturias, Spain, April 29, 2014. The training was conducted to further partnership and interoperability between SP-MAGTF CR and the Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered Bass, a machine gunner with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, fires an array of light machine guns with soldiers from the Spanish Army Light Infantry Battalion as part of a bilateral training exercise on Asturias, Spain, April 29, 2014. The training was conducted to further partnership and interoperability between SP-MAGTF CR and the Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

Photo by LCpl Alexander Hill

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response run with soldiers from the Spanish Army Light Infantry Battalion on Asturias, Spain, May 5, 2014. The Marines trained alongside the Spanish Army as part of bilateral training that was conducted to further partnership and interoperability between SP-MAGTF CR and the Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response run with soldiers from the Spanish Army Light Infantry Battalion on Asturias, Spain, May 5, 2014. The Marines trained alongside the Spanish Army as part of bilateral training that was conducted to further partnership and interoperability between SP-MAGTF CR and the Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

Photo by LCpl Alexander Hill

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