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On this Day June 22, 1945, the Battle of Okinawa officially ended. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers alike had participated in what is known as the last official battle of World War II. It is considered to be one of the bloodiest battles of the war and well renowned by its combatants as the “Typhoon of Steel.” For more information on this historical event visit https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-okinawa (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Tylor J. Camfield)

On Jan. 11, 1945 the first elements of Marine Aircraft Group 24 landed on the south shore of the Lingayen Gulf on the western coast of the Luzon Islands in the Philippines. They provided close air support to nearly 175,000 Army forces that trekked across the 20-mile beach head. They made a major contribution to the large scale Army drive to retake the Philippines.

World War II veterans visit Iwo Jima for the 70th anniversary Mar. 21 in commemoration of the end of World War II.

World War II veterans visit Iwo Jima for the 70th anniversary Mar. 21 in commemoration of the end of World War II.

Marines with Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, climb Mt. Suribachi Nov. 26 on Iwo Jima in remembrance of the historical battle.