| Wednesday, February 22, 2012 |
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| Press Room • Calendar of Events • Photo Gallery • Press Contacts • Special Events • Military Ceremonies at the Museum • Former Marines and Photos |
| Ongoing Events and Temporary Exhibits at the Museum | |
| “9/11 - We Remember” The National Museum of the Marine Corps commemorates the anniversary of 9/11 with the temporary exhibit "9/11 - We Remember," which features an I-beam from the World Trade Center and a Pentagon building fragment as well as inspiring stories of extraordinary efforts that have been taken to keep America safe since that fateful day. The exhibit invites visitors to share their memories of the day that ushered in a "new reality" for all Americans while also paying tribute to a generation that has borne the burden of our security during a decade of war. The exhibit also pays tribute to the resilience of the American people and the stubborn defiance of the Corps and its Marines. Visitors will see that defiance in the display of a Marine Corps flag found standing upright near a sheered edge of the Pentagon, maintaining a silent vigil over the rubble of the damaged building. The flag, like the Marines it represents and the Nation they serve, never faltered under the terrorist attack. |
On display through September 2012 |
| “Focus on Ability: Celebrating Our Wounded, Ill and Injured Marines' Achievements” This exhibit features photographs and artwork of wounded, ill and injured Marines thriving on their journey to recovery. "This exhibit captures the fighting spirit of our wounded, ill and injured Marines," said Col. John L. Mayer, commanding officer of the Wounded Warrior Regiment. "We are looking forward to the public being able to see the outstanding accomplishments of our Marines throughout the Corps as they strengthen their mind, body, spirit and family." The photos in the exhibit show Marines and sailors supported by the Regiment participating in activities such as horsemanship, adaptive sports and Marine Corps missions. The show also includes art work created by wounded warriors. The WWR staff designed the exhibit, which emphasizes a constant goal for Marines in recovery: focus on ability. |
On display through May 10, 2012 |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All Family Programs Are Free Of Charge |
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