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Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024

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The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 as an independent federal agency to oversee its sacred mission in perpetuity.
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was created in 1923 to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 200,000 American fallen and Missing in Action (MIA) are interred and honored at our cemeteries and memorials.
More than a half million Americans gave their life during World War I and World War II. They died fighting to protect freedom and democracy around the world. Hear family members remember those they lost, who are buried overseas in North Africa American Cemetery.
Watch historic news coverage from the surrender of Japan during World War II.

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Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz visit Manila American Cemetery - Sept 11, 2024

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The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 as an independent federal agency to oversee its sacred mission in perpetuity.
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was created in 1923 to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 200,000 American fallen and Missing in Action (MIA) are interred and honored at our cemeteries and memorials.
More than a half million Americans gave their life during World War I and World War II. They died fighting to protect freedom and democracy around the world. Hear family members remember those they lost, who are buried overseas in North Africa American Cemetery.
Watch historic news coverage from the surrender of Japan during World War II.

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