72nd Reunion of Honor Ceremony

A monument on Mount Suribachi marks the exact spot of the original flag raising 72 years ago. This monument stands as a memorial for all those who fought so bitterly on this hallowed ground. The U.S. and Japan alliance is the hallmark of reconciliation and provide security and stability to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

170325-M-MV819-1039.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

Mar 31, 2017

IWO TO, Japan - A monument on Mount Suribachi marks the exact spot of the original flag raising 72 years ago. This monument stands as a memorial for all those who fought so bitterly on this hallowed ground. The U.S. and Japan alliance is the hallmark of reconciliation and provide security and stability to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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