AT around 6 p.m. on March 22, the Manta Ray Battalion Color Guard from Saipan Southern High School participated in the “80 Years Of Peace in the Pacific proclamation” ceremony at Aqua Resort Club.
The ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of the battles of Saipan and Tinian during World War 2. It was held to honor those who have served and sacrificed and to remember their service to the freedom that has united our communities.
During the ceremony, the cadets presented the national colors for the U.S. and CNMI anthems. C/LTC Mechaella De Ramos, alongside C/CPT Jaron Lifoifoi, read the proclamation and stated the importance of developing the Northern Marianas after World War Two and rebuilding a community among nations.
C/CSM John Brondo, who commanded the Color Guard Team, carried the U.S. flag. C/CPT Eman Barce was the left guard, and C/CPT Jolash Saluta was the right guard. C/CPT Sean Villaluz carried the CNMI flag.
The senior Army instructor, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Basa, accompanied the color guard team.
