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Corozal American Cemetery Memorial Day 2023 POW recognition.
Marines served as the Color Guard during the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony at Corozal American Cemetery in Panama. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Panama
Corozal American Cemetery, Memorial Day 2023 wreaths. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Panama
from left to right Corozal American Cemetery Superintendent Carlos Gavilanes, Mrs. Del Toro, US Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte, US SECNAV Carlos Del Toro

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The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 as an independent federal agency to oversee its sacred mission in perpetuity.
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was created in 1923 to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 200,000 American fallen and Missing in Action (MIA) are interred and honored at our cemeteries and memorials.
More than a half million Americans gave their life during World War I and World War II. They died fighting to protect freedom and democracy around the world. Hear family members remember those they lost, who are buried overseas in North Africa American Cemetery.
ABMC Secretary Max Cleland remembers the sacrifice of our fallen this Memorial Day weekend.

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Photos

Corozal American Cemetery Memorial Day 2023 POW recognition.
Marines served as the Color Guard during the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony at Corozal American Cemetery in Panama. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Panama
Corozal American Cemetery, Memorial Day 2023 wreaths. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Panama
from left to right Corozal American Cemetery Superintendent Carlos Gavilanes, Mrs. Del Toro, US Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte, US SECNAV Carlos Del Toro

Videos

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 as an independent federal agency to oversee its sacred mission in perpetuity.
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was created in 1923 to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 200,000 American fallen and Missing in Action (MIA) are interred and honored at our cemeteries and memorials.
More than a half million Americans gave their life during World War I and World War II. They died fighting to protect freedom and democracy around the world. Hear family members remember those they lost, who are buried overseas in North Africa American Cemetery.
ABMC Secretary Max Cleland remembers the sacrifice of our fallen this Memorial Day weekend.

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