Iwo Jima Day services surprised by appearance of 99-year-old battle survivor
The 36-day long battle for control of a heavily fortified pacific island, fought from the 19th of February through the 26th of March, 1945, has become such a significant part of Marine Corps lore
Iwo Jima veteran surprises at State House ceremony
Wednesday marked the 25th and final time Marine Corps veterans, Gold Star families and state lawmakers will gather in the State House to mark the anniversary of the
This 80th anniversary Battle of Iwo Jima watch has actual sand from the island
With genuine volcanic sand from the sulphur island, the Praesidus Iwo Jima 80th Commemoration A-11 watches offer a rare chance to own a piece of history.
Trump lauds Japan-US alliance on 80th anniversary of battle of Iwojima
US President Donald Trump has stressed the importance of the Japan-US alliance in a statement marking the 80th anniversary of the battle on the Japanese island of Ioto, also known as Iwojima.
Marking 80th year since Battle of Iwo Jima, Trump touts U.S.-Japan alliance
The bloody battle fought on the Pacific island between February and March of 1945 claimed some 21,900 lives on the Japanese side and about 6,800 among American forces.
Senators introduce resolution to honor 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima battle
Arkansas Senator John Boozman has joined Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 80th annive
Boston commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
The Marine Corps League held their 25th annual Iwo Jima Day Event in the Massachusetts State House to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the famed Pacific theater battle, with one of the last living Iwo Jima veterans in attendance.
State House remembers the Battle of Iwo Jima on 80th anniversary
Marines and their families came together at the State House on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic Battle of Iwo Jima.
Battle of Iwo Jima to be honored in Fredericksburg
A three-day long event will commemorate those who served in the battle between U.S. and Japanese troops.
The Battle of Iwo Jima - Marine Corps Hardest Enemy
Explore the brutal realities of the Battle of Iwo Jima—one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles in Marine Corps history. Discover the fierce Japanese defense led by General Kurabayashi, the strategic importance of the island,
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Veterans to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the First U.S. Flag Raised on Iwo Jima, Japan in Monticello
Veterans to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the First U.S. Flag Raised on Iwo Jima Japan in Monticello Sunday.
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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima
Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.
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Marines Toughest Fight of WW2_ The Invasion of Iwo Jima
The invasion of Iwo Jima, known as Operation Detachment would see the USMC undertake a huge amphibious invasion of the ...
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Senate Passes Warner Resolution Recognizing the 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima
Late yesterday evening, on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, the United States Senate unanimously passed a ...
Daniel Penny receives prestigious award from Marine Corps League at Iwo Jima event
We were honored and humbled to be in the same room being honored alongside many veterans of prior wars, including an Iwo Jima ...
Military historian Mat McLachlan on the Bombing of Darwin, Iwo Jima anniversary
The Bombing of Darwin, coupled with the Fall of Singapore just days before, marked the “lowest point” of the Pacific War for ...