Yasunori Nishi, left, and retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence
Yasunori Nishi, left, and retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden hold an old Japanese flag during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony here March 14. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted for 36 days and re... More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Skieshia Church, left,
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Skieshia Church, left, Information Technician 3rd Class Valerie Hadley, and Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Emily Hill chat with World War II Marine veteran Joseph Costello Jr. before the st... More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Skieshia Church, left, and
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Skieshia Church, left, and Information Technician 3rd Class Valerie Hadley chat with World War II Marine veteran Joseph Costello Jr. before the start of the Reunion of Honor ceremony ... More
Retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden pays respect by
Retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden pays respect by bowing to the official Japanese party prior to giving his speech during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony here March 14. The Battle of Iwo Jima las... More
World War II Marine veteran Sgt. Jack Thurman reminisces
World War II Marine veteran Sgt. Jack Thurman reminisces about his experience during the battle of Iwo Jima before the start of the Reunion of Honor ceremony March 14. Members of the USS Germantown, an amphibio... More
Retired Marine Lt. Gens. Lawrence F. Snowden and Henry
Retired Marine Lt. Gens. Lawrence F. Snowden and Henry C. Stackpole III lay a wreath on the Reunion of Honor memorial here during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony March 14. The Battle of Iwo Jima las... More
Sailors from the USS Germantown, an amphibious dock
Sailors from the USS Germantown, an amphibious dock landing ship, and guests render honors as the honor guard parade the colors during the Reunion of Honor ceremony March 14. The USS Germantown and elements of ... More
Yasunori Nishi, president of the Iwo Jima Association
Yasunori Nishi, president of the Iwo Jima Association of Japan, addresses the audience during the Reunion of Honor ceremony March 14. Members of the USS Germantown, an amphibious dock landing ship, and elements... More
Retired Marine Lt. General Lawrence Snowden, center,
Retired Marine Lt. General Lawrence Snowden, center, bows to Japanese World War II veterans and guests during the Reunion of Honor ceremony March 14. Members of the USS Germantown, an amphibious dock landing sh... More
Japanese dignitaries bow in respect after laying a
Japanese dignitaries bow in respect after laying a wreath in honor of the men who died during the battle of Iwo Jima during the Reunion of Honor ceremony March 14. Members of the USS Germantown, an amphibious d... More
Retired Marine Lt. General Lawrence Snowden bows in
Retired Marine Lt. General Lawrence Snowden bows in respect after laying a wreath in honor of the men who died during the battle of Iwo Jima during the Reunion of Honor ceremony March 14. Members of the USS Ger... More
A wreath lays on the memorial honoring all the men
A wreath lays on the memorial honoring all the men who gave their life during the battle of Iwo Jima. Members of the USS Germantown, an amphibious dock landing ship, and elements of the III Marine Expeditionar... More