WWII Veterans, guests remember the battle of Iwo Jima

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On March 25, 2017 the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony was held at the base of the Mount Suribachi with eight Iwo Jima veterans in attendance as well as American and Japanese, military and civilian honored guests. This event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima.

170325-M-DN141-092.JPG Photo By: Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

Mar 25, 2017

IWO TO, Japan - On March 25, 2017 the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony was held at the base of the Mount Suribachi with eight Iwo Jima veterans in attendance as well as American and Japanese, military and civilian honored guests. This event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima.

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