The Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus lays a wreath near Orange Beach to recognize the nearly 2,000 Marines who fought and died in the battle of Peleliu Island during WWII. Mabus also met with President of Palau Johnson Toribiongand thanked him for the services his citizens provide the U.S. military and all the sacrifices they have made over the years. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers)