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
Battle of Iwo Jima veterans honor 80th anniversary of famed World War II battle
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the famed Battle of Iwo Jima. Some of the men who braved those shores are in town to mark this key turning point in World War II.----One by one, with canes, walkers,
Franklin's Michael Strank remembered in U.S., Slovakia on 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising
Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Strank is a revered historic figure and military hero in both the United States and the Slovak Republic.
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.
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.
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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Breckenridge veteran was there as the US flag flew on Iwo Jima 80 years ago
But few Viking explorers could match what Martinson, 98, experienced 80 years ago: the invasion of Iwo Jima, considered by ...
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Loveland resident Jack Thurman, Marine veteran who served at the Battle of Iwo Jima, dies at 99
Jack Thurman, Marine veteran and Loveland resident who was on the beaches of Iwo Jima during World War II, was a fighter, his ...
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Local WWII Marine remembered on anniversary of flag raising at Iwo Jima
For Franklin Borough, the fact that one of the community's own was among the six Marines raising the American Flag in Iwo ...
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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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That iconic flag-raising on Iwo Jima? CU prof, then a Marine, saw it happen
“Both types of bombardment had been going on for quite some time, and the sense was that Iwo Jima could be taken in three or four days because nothing could have survived such a massive bombardment ...
Voices of Veterans: Major John Keith Wells shares his story of service in the US Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima
Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, they highlight the service of ...
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 ...
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Museum of the Pacific War notes one of WWII's costliest battles, honors those who fought
The Battle of Iwo Jima cost nearly 7000 Americans their lives. This weekend, the National Museum of the Pacific War honors ...