"Honoring the Marine Corps Spirit"... Changwon Special City Holds 77th Marine Corps Foundation Anniversary Ceremony

Devotion of the Invincible Marine Corps
Toward the Nation and Its Citizens

The Changwon Special City in South Gyeongsang Province held the "77th Marine Corps Foundation Anniversary Ceremony" at the Marine Corps Memorial Tower located in Jinhae-gu.

The event, held on April 11, was attended by approximately 200 people, including Jung Soon-gil, Director of Administration for Changwon City, Jeon Woongsik, Battalion Commander of the Land Security Battalion, as well as senior and active-duty members of the Marine Corps, provincial and city council members. The attendees reflected on the noble significance of the founding of the Marine Corps.

The ceremony proceeded in the following order: commendations for distinguished Marine Corps veterans, welcoming and congratulatory speeches, and a group singing of the Marine Corps song. Marking the 77th anniversary, participants paid tribute to the sacrifices and dedication demonstrated by the Marine Corps over the years, and reaffirmed their commitment to the Marine Corps spirit that responds to the needs of the nation and its citizens.

Kang Tae-gwan, President of the Jinhae Marine Corps Veterans Association, which organized the event, said, "I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the guests, both inside and outside our association, who have given unwavering support and encouragement for the development of the Marine Corps Veterans Association," adding, "We will do our utmost to inherit the sweat and pioneering spirit of our senior Marines and continue to actively contribute to the development of our local community."

Jung Soon-gil, Director of Administration, stated, "Since its founding, the Marine Corps has established a proud history as the 'invincible Marines' at the forefront of national defense in every national crisis." He added, "Even now, Marine Corps veterans continue to devote themselves to the community through crime prevention patrols, underwater clean-up, and traffic volunteer work, upholding the spirit of 'Once a Marine, always a Marine.' Their dedication serves as a valuable example for our society, and I extend my deepest gratitude for their efforts."

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