United States Marine Corps visits the NYSE to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of Veterans Day. In honor of the occasion, United States Marine Corps Major General Melvin G. Spiese, Deputy Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, ring The Opening BellSM, joined on the podium by members of each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
-- Two Minutes of Silence from 9:20-9:22 a.m., Followed by Opening Bell at 9:30 a.m. --
At 9:20 a.m., the Exchange observes two minutes of silence (9:20-9:22 a.m.), and the second for one minute at 11:00 a.m in honor of America's veterans and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces.
Interview by NYSE Anthony Drizis.
About The United States Marine Corps:
The Marine Corps is the nation's force in readiness. They are smallest branch of the armed forces with approximately 203,000 members. For ten years the Corps has been engaged in continues combat operations against those who threaten the security of America and our allies. Marines were at the center of the Al-Anbar Suni Awakening in Iraq. In Afghanistan, they were handed the most violent province, Helmand, to quell an insurgency and train local security forces. For more information please visit: [ Ссылка ]
