The National Museum of the Marine Corps Museum is located in Triangle, Virginia just outside the gates of Quantico, the museum opened on November 10, 2006, . It's striking architecture is reminiscent of the famous statue of the flag being raised on Iwo Jima by the Marines during World War II.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University.

It's 120,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. Admission and parking are always free.

Stephen Hansen MgySgt (ret), Katie Rasdorf, C. J. Daigle Maj (ret) and Mark Noah.

Major General James W. Lukeman with Mr. Mark Noah

Before ceremonies started there was a moment of silence.

Our National Anthem

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”.

Major General James W. Lukeman speaking about civilian Mark Noah, executive director of 'History Flight' and their tireless efforts to connect families with their missing loved ones and restore the dignity of the individual person who died in the line of duty for our country.

Never leave a Marine behind.

History Flight uses radar, cadaver dogs and cross referencing old military maps with high resolution aerial maps of Tarawa to find heroes who were thought to be forever lost.

Mr. Mark Noah was presented the title of Honorary Marine by Major General James W. Lukeman on July 24, 2015 during ceremonies at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, VA

Mark Noah founded History Flight in 2006 to employ the entrepreneurial spirit of business to support the science of finding missing service personnel from WWII. A graduate of Emory University with a B.A. in history and a full-time captain for a major airline, Mark works 40 to 60 hours a week on the MIA search effort for no compensation. He has funded History Flight and its programs with over $500,000 of his own money, and has been involved in MIA search and recovery efforts in the Caroline, Marshall, Palau and Gilbert Islands. He also spearheaded and personally funded the majority of the expenses of History Flight’s two search missions to Tarawa Atoll.

Since 2006, History Flight has sent over 100 search and recovery teams all over the world to locate and recover missing U.S. military personnel. History Flight deploys cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary remote-sensing methodologies and has recovered the remains of more than 132 MIA personnel, as well as locating remains associated with some 200 U.S. service personnel.

Mark Noah continues his endeavor to bring every Marine home from the island of Betio. His unwavering dedication to service for our Corps personifies the greatest characteristics of a true Marine and his actions have exemplified our motto of Semper Fidelis.
History Flight is a Non-Government Organization (NGO), {‘self-funded’}, made up of professional and patriotic volunteers committed to locating our Missing in Action and repatriating America's war dead to American soil. History Flight, Inc. is also a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation.

Mark Noah speaks with SgtMaj LeHew while Mark's son Phineas is enjoying himself after ceremonies.

Phineas Noah with C. J. Daigle, (USMC Maj (ret) was also recognized for his service during the Battle of Tarawa.

C. J. Daigle with Phineas and his sister Lynn.

Major General James W. Lukeman with U.S. Marine Corps Maj (ret) C. J. Daigle, from Cincinnati, Ohio, who was also recognized for his service during the Battle of Tarawa

Major General James W. Lukeman, C. J. Daigle (USMC Maj (ret) , Jennifer Noah with daughter Lynn, Mark Noah with son Phineas, Michael W. Snead and Matt Noah.

Mark Noah with Rob Rumsby

Thanks to Mark Noah and his team at History Flight they recently discovered the remains of Lt. Alexander Bonnyman, Jr. MOH (Medal of Honor) and his 35 Marine Corps Brothers (May 2016).