Terrorist Bombing in Beirut - 40 Years Ago

Today we remember the 220 Marines, 18 Sailors, and 3 Soldiers who died 40 years ago in the bombing of the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/4QQHNhaZA3

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) October 23, 2023

Exactly 40 years ago today at 6:22 am…Early on a Sunday morning, Oct 23, 1983, two truck bombs sent by Iran backed Islamic Jihad & Hezbollah struck buildings in Beirut housing US and French service members. 220 Marines, 18 sailors, 3 US soldiers, 58 French troops were killed.

— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) October 23, 2023

40 years ago today, 220 Marines, 18 Sailors, and 3 Soldiers were killed in a bombing at the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/PKhYHxCJgT

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) October 23, 2023

The sacrifice of our service members and the heroic efforts by Marines in the aftermath of the attack will never be forgotten.

Fair Winds and Following Seas.

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) October 23, 2023

Keep the sacrifice of these service members and their families in mind.