Marines mark 25th anniversary of Beirut bombing
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway will deliver the Beirut memorial address marking the 25th anniversary of the Beirut barracks bombing.
The speech Thursday at the Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens will be followed by a wreath laying and a private candlelight service.
Almost 250 American serviceman — including 220 Marines — were killed when two truck bombs struck the Marine barracks in 1983. Another 60 Americans were injured.
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The speech Thursday at the Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens will be followed by a wreath laying and a private candlelight service.
Almost 250 American serviceman — including 220 Marines — were killed when two truck bombs struck the Marine barracks in 1983. Another 60 Americans were injured.