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Image: US Navy 041020-N-0493B-003 Backed by a monument marking the location of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's return to the Philippines 60 years ago, a Philippine Marine Corps honor guard stands at attention during the playing of Taps

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Description: Tacloban, Philippines (Oct. 20, 2004) - Backed by a monument marking the location of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's return to the Philippines 60 years ago, a Philippine Marine Corps honor guard stands at attention during the playing of Taps, in honor of those who lost their lives during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Francis Ricciardone, and others, spoke of the sacrifices made by veterans and the closeness of the U.S.-Philippines relationship still today. Retired Adm. Ronald Hays, a former commander of U.S. Pacific Command, along with Commander of Logistics Group Western Pacific, Rear Adm. Kevin Quinn, represented the U.S. Navy during the ceremony. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Chuck Bell (RELEASED)
Title: US Navy 041020-N-0493B-003 Backed by a monument marking the location of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's return to the Philippines 60 years ago, a Philippine Marine Corps honor guard stands at attention during the playing of Taps
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Author: U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Chuck Bell
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