Honor, Courage, Commitment

The National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA, just outside of Washington, DC is a destination not only for Marines and their families, but for all interested in history. Dedicated in 2006, it is a tribute to Marines past, present, and future; and provides a valuable history lesson thru the amazing exhibits and interactive displays that represent the battles in which these brave men and women participated.The unique exterior structure of the building architecturally recreates the infamous placing of the American flag on Iwo Jima. It is a sobering thought that our Marine, a member of the 4th Division, was destined to participate in the invasion of Iwo Jima, but while working as a radio operator, he was wounded on the Island of Saipan and transported to a military facility in CA for treatment.

The museum walks you thru the Making of a Marine and then you continue your walk thru history, viewing the different military events that mark our past. The respect and admiration that was shown to our father by the Marines working at the facility was inspiring. In addition, fellow Marines visiting the museum greeted each other, sharing their training and battle history, walking back in time as they reminisced about their experiences.

Find time and take the opportunity to visit this amazing museum, a history lesson, and a look at the future. It is a museum dedicated to the men and women of the Corps and their honor, courage, and commitment to our past, present, and future.

Of particular interest to Cedar was this recreation done entirely in Legos.