Why is the Bataan Memorial Death March held each year at White Sands Missile Range?

The Bataan Memorial Death March commemorates the American and Filipino soldiers who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II, including New Mexicans who were held as prisoners of war. The annual event honors those who suffered and helps preserve their story. It is a memorial, not a reenactment or military training exercise.

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