We received this anniversary item from one of our fellow veterans organizations in the Bay Area earlier today.
76 years ago on Iwo Jima…
On this date in 1945, Marines and sailors landed on Iwo Jima with the purpose of capturing the island and its two air fields. The invasion, designated “Operation Detachment,” saw some of the fiercest fighting of WWII in the Pacific. The US was victorious in their mission but saw 26,000 casualties including 6,800 deaths.
A storied and important battle for the United States and the Marine Corps, the Battle of Iwo Jima is an anniversary we commemorate each year at Marines’ Memorial. Due to the ongoing pandemic and restrictions on gathering, unfortunately we were not able to hold the event in 2021. Instead, our team would like to honor this anniversary by sharing two videos with you. “To the Shores of Iwo Jima,” was recorded by Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard cameramen and can be found on the US National Archives YouTube page HERE. In addition, we welcome you to view the 75th Anniversary presentation held at Marines’ Memorial last year with guest speaker Col Peter Underwood, USMC (Ret).
We have high hopes that the 77th Anniversary will be in our normal in-person format! Until we see you again, stay safe and Semper Fi!
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Last month, we delivered 496 care packages to units of 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, currently deployed in support of the USMC’s Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command. The packages contained assorted snacks including jerky and trail mix, reading material, games, and cards to write home with, along with Christmas cards from our members and guests. It was our largest shipment EVER, thanks to your donations!
For 15 years, we have honored Gold Star parents and their fallen heroes at our annual Honor Remembrance event. Though we must postpone this year’s gathering, our support of these brave families does not waver. We will miss everyone greatly this month and look forward to when we can all come together safely again.
It’s 2021 and we are celebrating the Marines’ Memorial’s 75th Anniversary Year with an engaging look back! Watch your email inbox each month for Marines’ Memorial: 75 Years in the Making, an all new series celebrating the moments that have made Marines’ Memorial what it is since 1946: the only Living Memorial of its kind.
You won’t want to miss this month’s edition of Leading from the Front! It features Dr. Dean Winslow discussing “The Response to COVID”. Dr. Winslow is Professor of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is also a Marines’ Memorial member and USAF veteran!
If you are not yet a Benefactor member, make 2021 the year you upgrade and enjoy these privileges: Lifetime Membership, a special Benefactor Holiday (2 nights plus $50 for dinner in the Leatherneck Steakhouse), Suite Upgrades at no charge (based on availability), 15% Discount on Food and Beverage, 15% at Marine Club Store, and Advance Reservations for select MMC events.
For each new member who joins on your referral, you will receive a free night’s accommodations at the Marines’ Memorial Club! We’ve created a simple process for you to send membership invitations online. Get started by clicking below.
Just because the holidays are behind us doesn’t mean we’ve stopped shopping. Did you know that Amazon.com will donate on your behalf with every purchase? There’s just one thing you need to do first: sign up!
If you have not yet seen this excellent video tour, hosted by Col Brendan Kearney, USMC (Ret.), why not take a moment now? It’s a great reminder of the power of honoring our legacy, and of what makes the Marines’ Memorial Club so unique.
Royal Canadian Legion, US Branch #25 