Today we remember the April 1983 U.S. Embassy Beirut bombing and honor the lives lost on that tragic day 40 years ago. As Secretary of State Blinken said, the United States remains committed to countering terrorism wherever it occurs. | U.S. Department of State

Thursday marked 42 years since the Beirut barracks bombing, a tragic event that claimed the lives of 273 U.S. service members. In Jacksonville, the community gathered to remember their sacrifice and honor their legacy with a candlelight vigil and a Memorial Day observance ceremony. https://wcti12.com/news/local/survivors-gather-in-jacksonville-to-honor-beirut-barracks-bombing-victims-legacy | WCTI News 12