The US Marine Security Guards marked the occasion of the 244th anniversary of the forming of the United States Marine Corps at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch was the guest of honour and the guest speaker was Retired Colonel Brian Chin.
Ambassador Lynch hailed the Marine Security Guards for their dedication to protecting US Embassies around the world and their role in ensuring the safe and secure conduct of US diplomacy. Currently, 182 US Embassies are guarded by US Marines.
The Ambassador read a greeting from the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, thanking the Marines for their professional integrity and service to their nation.
