The Marine Corps commemorates the Battle of Iwo Jima’s 75th anniversary in 2020, honoring the nearly 70,000 U.S. troops who invaded the island.

On the anniversary of Gee’s death, the USS Iwo Jima, a Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, dedicated its gym to the fallen Marine. “She served aboard the USS Iwo Jima, and she was an avid ...

A home linked to Sgt. Ernest "Boots" Thomas, who raised the flag at Iwo Jima, may be demolished to improve security for Gov.

The society is currently erecting 10 historical markers around town to commemorate Tallahassee’s bicentennial, but Holladay said with the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima approaching ...

About 50 per cent of Hamas terrorists have been killed, according to Israel, and as the anniversary of the war ... in tunnels on the island of Iwo Jima by the Japanese during the Second World ...

During the school’s 75th anniversary two years ago ... in the South Pacific, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was awarded two silver stars.In 1945, he married Jane A. Aycriggof Darien ...

The Victory in the Pacific Tour last year included stops in Honolulu, Saipan, Tinian, Guam and Iwo Jima, and the Buffmans ... to Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Southern was born and raised in Oklahoma and graduated high school in 1941. She then attended the Oklahoma College for Women ...

From annual runs to cleanup efforts and celebrations, here's a look at some of the happenings set for this weekend.