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U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. - U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945.

Marine Corps Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima

The Marine Corps will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during a 36-day-long observance, Feb. 19 – March 2, 2020.In ALMAR 02-20, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger said commanders across the force should conduct a commemoration within the 36-day observance period.“We should all pause to remember and honor

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Twenty-eight Iwo Jima veterans and members of the Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee pose for a group photo after the 75th Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15. - Twenty-eight Iwo Jima veterans and members of the Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee pose for a group photo after the 75th Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15.

Iwo Jima veterans mark 75 years since legendary battle at final tribute ceremony at Camp Pendleton

On Feb. 19, 1945, more than 70,000 U.S. Marines conducted an amphibious assault to take the Island of Iwo Jima from fortified Japanese forces. Over the next 36 days nearly 7,000 Marines would be killed during the battle, which is regarded as one of the bloodiest of World War II, as they faced hidden enemy artillery, machine guns, vast bunker

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8/10/2026 - https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/07/marine-corps-hackathon-announced-for-fall/

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8/07/2026 - https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/u-s-marine-corps-demonstrates-new-combat-capabilities-with-nmesis-and-amphibious-combat-vehicles

U.S. Marine Corps tests Perennial Autonomy drones for reconnaissance, strike and counter-drone missions at Twentynine Palms

8/05/2026 - https://defence-industry.eu/u-s-marine-corps-tests-perennial-autonomy-drones-for-reconnaissance-strike-and-counter-drone-missions-at-twentynine-palms/

Marines provide first aid, stall assault suspect near Okinawa beach

8/03/2026 - https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2026-08-03/marine-heroes-okinawa-beach-assault-22443271.html

Marines Assist Okinawan Man Following Assault at Naminoue Beach

7/31/2026 - https://www.einpresswire.com/article/929865551/marines-assist-okinawan-man-following-assault-at-naminoue-beach