Marines honor fallen 30 years after Beirut bombing

Photo by Marine Staff Sgt. Shane Mellor
Photo by Marine Staff Sgt. Shane Mellor

A rifle detail from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Africa fire

three volleys during the Oct. 23 memorial service at the Panzer Chapel. The Oct. 23, 1983, bombing in Beirut killed 241 U.S. service members and 58 French paratroopers.

 

A Marine color guard from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces

Photo by Marine Staff Sgt. Shane Mellor
Photo by Marine Staff Sgt. Shane Mellor

Africa, pre-sent the colors during a memorial ceremony held Oct. 23 at the Panzer Chapel for the Marines, Soldiers and Sailors killed 30 years ago in Beirut, Lebanon. On Oct. 23, 1983, a truck with explosives drove up to the Marine barracks and was detonated, killing 241 service members.