Marine Corps Installations West

Jerry Ackerman and Jack Gutman, two former U.S. Navy corpsmen who served during World War II, visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2022. In 1944 Jack and Jerry became best friends while training on Camp Pendleton only to be separated during World War II without knowing of each other's whereabouts until 75 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle and Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

A commemorative ceremony in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima was hosted on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., 17 Feb. 2018. The culminating event was a memorial service and banquet, which included a wreath laying and 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sergeant John Farritor reminisces about his time in the Marine Corps at his home in Vista, Calif., Sept. 26, 2017. 1stSgt Farritor marched to Camp Pendleton from Camp Elliot in 1942 and was present for the dedication of the base. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

Marine Corps veterans Joe and LaVonne Walsh reflect on their time in the Marine Corps during WWII and the 70 years of marriage that followed.