Today in Marine Corps history - 10 May 1945

The 22nd Marines, 6th Marine Division, executed a pre-dawn attack south across the Asa River Estuary And seized a bridgehead from which to continue the attack toward Naha, the capital of Okinawa.

Today in Marine Corps History

8 May 1986: In the wake of the most devastating storm hit New Orleans area in more than 200 years, a group of Marines and sailors from Marine Forces Reserve demonstrated the quick response synonymous with the Navy/Marine Corps team. Within 24 hours of being called, Marines assisted the evacuation of 2,500 civilians, and Navy Corpsmen treated scores of flood victims.