Sunset Parade At USMC War Memorial 

I was stationed at 8th and I for 2 years before I got transferred to Vietnam in 1968. Our barracks was in the Washington Navy Yard. Building #58.

I'm from Uruguay. You must be all proud of your heroes. Never forget them !

Thanks for posting, my father used to play with The Commandant’s Own and this brought back so many childhood memories going to the memorial during the summers in the 80s. Great video.

Out of all similar posts here, this is probably the best I've seen. Thank you for posting it and Semper-Fi

My husband was stationed at 8th & I the summer of 1971, and did the parade here and there. Last duty was a Camp David.

This makes Americans feel patriotic. Wonderful that some good traditions still survive in this world that wants to forget U.S. history.

Dedicated in 1954, the Marine Corps War Memorial (or the Iwo Jima Memorial, as it’s often unofficially referred to) honors every Marine who has served since the founding of the Marines in 1775. The design of the memorial was inspired by Joe Rosenthal’s Pulitzer Prize winning photograph of the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Engraved around the base of the memorial are the names of every principal Marine Corps engagement since its founding. The motto of the Marine Corps - Semper Fidelis (Latin for “always faithful”) - is also engraved in the center of the memorial’s circular base. The flag at the the top of the memorial flies at full or half staff 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

God Bless The USA.

Traditionally, the US Marine Corps at USMC WAR MEMORIAL is the monument to the Iwo Jima World War II combat casualties here Pays tribute to the heroes of United States of such battle.

Sunset Parade at Marine Corps Memorial Every summer the Marine Corps hosts a weekly Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial). The tradition began in 1956, two years after the dedication of the memorial, and has continued ever since. There is no cost to attend the event, and guests need not make a reservation. As the Sunset Parade is hosted at the Iwo Jima Memorial, there is no seating available. However, guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets as there is ample space in the grass. When: Every Tuesday from 7-8pm beginning at the end of May and concluding in mid August. For a full look at the schedule, visit their website.

I visited the USMC War Memorial in June of 1955 with my mother and my father who was veteran of World War II and Iwo Jima with the Fourth Marine Division.

I have been there 3 times to see this because I was in the Marine Corps

been there three times always impresive

Australia LOVES the USMC!! Got to talk to a number of US Marines in Townsville, Queensland during their joint exercises with the Australian Defence Force (Australian Army).

What is the version of the music played at 1:03:43 (i know is the bridge over the river kwai but what is the version of it played in the video)

Ok - for you Marines who know about the 8th and I ceremonial: What is the drill command for the movement of the parade staff at 23:23? Thanks!

I was stationed at 8th & I in the early 60s great duty

Respect au corps des marines

Was just here today

John F Kennedy was reviewing one of our parades that I was in!

Semper Fi

Did you take this video or did you get it from somewhere?

Malaysia has a Similar one too. . .

SEMPER FI‼️🍻

Tradicionalmente el cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos en USMC WAR MEMORIAL, es el monumento de los caídos en combate de la Segunda Guerra Mundial de Iwo Jima, aqui se rinde el homenaje a los héroes estado unidenses de tal batalla

somebody needs to teach the Marine Barracks CO how to salute

2:52: so they the only drum and bugle corps currently serving in the Armed forces? So the army’s drum and bugle corps doesn’t count, huh?

What is the music played at 1:01:45

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30:46

If the commentator could just keep his mouth shut, that would be great