Carmen Cole, the National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, and Curt Clarke, President of Chapter 14, talk to us about the association and what it means to them. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Danielle Prentice and Cpl. Danielle Abshire/released). For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at Kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Color footage b-roll of the Marines' landing and assault on the island of Iwo Jima in February of 1945. Footage includes Marines in amphibious vehicles, explosions on Mount Suribachi, casualties, and the iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi. NO AUDIO. Footage courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Historical footage and statements by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and SgtMaj of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, show the adversity faced by both American and Japanese forces during the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Iwo Jima veterans and their families are thanked for their bravery and service to their country. Also available in High Definition.

The Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps present the 236th Marine Corps birthday message and honor the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and how the events shaped the lives of Marines past and present. Also availaible in high definition. For a descriptive transcript text document of this video, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.