MCHF - Weekly Brief - February 25, 2021

 

Semper Fidelis Memorial Park While the Museum remains temporarily closed, the Museum grounds, including Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and the playground, is open for visitors. The Park is home to Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel, more than 30 memorial statues and pathways lined with engraved paver bricks – all to honor the service and sacrifice of our military, their families and friends.  Did you know you can also tour the grounds at home with our virtual tour? More > VISIT THE PARK

Museum Blog: The M60's Last Hurrah Read more about Genesis II, the M60 tank that crossed the berm at the Kuwaiti border on G-Day, 24 February 1991--the day the ground offensive component of Desert Storm began. The Genesis II will anchor our future Desert Shield/Desert Storm exhibit in the "Forward Deployed" gallery of Final Phase. READ FULL ARTICLE

Macro Artifact Movement: LAV and MATV Earlier this month, crews moved the Museum's Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) and OEF battle-damaged Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV) into their locations within their Final Phase galleries. The vehicles will be mounted on their stands later this month.

Tour the Museum Virtually Visitors can still safely enjoy the Museum experience through our virtual tour. The virtual tour immerses Marines and civilians from around the world in the Museum experience using interactive features. Be sure to enable Flash on your web browser to view the panoramic pages. The virtual tour does not yet include some of our latest exhibits, so be sure to make plans to visit the Museum in-person when it reopens to the public.

MORE PHOTOS Marine Corps History 24 February 1991: On this day, the ground campaign for Operation Desert Storm begins before dawn, with Marines attacking toward Kuwait City through Iraqi obstacle belts. It lasted a mere 100 hours. Included in this Museum album are artifacts that will be on display in the future Desert Shield and Desert Storm exhibit. These are just a few of the artifacts included in the collection that tell the history of the Gulf War.

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MCHF - Honor Our Iwo Jima Marines today

76 years ago today, the first group of what would eventually total 80,000 Marines and Navy Corpsmen landed on Iwo Jima and began a brutal battle that would last for an unyielding 36 days. On this 76th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, we remember and honor more than 6,000 Marines and Sailors who died and more than 24,000 who were wounded during this pivotal clash of World War II. Please help us honor their sacrifice by writing a short note of recognition and thanks now. Your note will be shared with veterans and their families — sending a clear message that their heroic service will never be forgotten. While I know that you understand the significance of this day, many Americans don't. That is why it is so important to preserve this history and honor these brave Americans. Please send your message of support right now. It will only take a few seconds, but it will mean a great deal to our Marines and guarantee their service is never forgotten! Semper Fidelis! James W. Lukeman Major General, United States Marine Corps (Ret) President and CEO, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

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American Legion - The James J. Peters VAMC will be offering a “Walk-In Clinic” for the COVID-19 Vaccine this Saturday, Sunday (February 20th, 21st) WHEN: 8:00AM - 3:00PM

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