Ryan McDole and Joel Marselus, members of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Osan American High School, stand at ease in the annual remembrance ceremony for Hill 180 "Battle of Bayonet Hill" at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5. It was 59 years ago when Col. Lewis Millett lead nine soldiers from the 27th Infantry Division "Wolfhounds" into the last bayonet charge in military history. The charge took place at Hill 180 on what is now known as Osan Air Base. A crowd of more than 200 people attended the ceremony. Events included a wreath-placing ceremony, a rifle salute and colors presentation by the Osan Air Base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephenie Wade)
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