National Museum of the Marine Corps

This is the National Museum of the Marine Corps. We were able to visit here one of the days we spent in Woodbridge, VA for the mission conference of the Heritage Baptist Church. We only had a few hours, but we could have easily spent the day here. There was much to see, and it was very interesting. I love to visit places that stir up your patriotic emotions!

This painting was in the art gallery of the museum. It caught my attention, and I stood and looked at it for a while. I could just imagine what was being said.

This is the actual flag that was raised at Iwo Jima.

This was a replica of the famous Iwo Jima statue...but this one was made of legos!

Here's our little tank next to a big tank!

We didn't know it when we arrived, but the Silent Drill Team was performing at the museum, so we were able to watch them. It was amazing! I had never seen them before. I put a video of it at the bottom of this post, so check it out! It was cool and raining, but we didn't mind standing in the rain to watch them for a little while.

When their leader drew his sword, it got Josiah's attention. He asked me, "If they mess up is he going to kill them with his sword?"


Afterwards, we were able to pose with a few of the Marines for a picture. The boys liked the guns!

High fives from Judson!

There was also a Marine band performing. We enjoyed listening to them for a while.

We are proud of our country, and so thankful for everyone who has served our country. God bless America!