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Donald Irwin, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, shakes 1st Lt. Lauren Campbell’s hand, April 7, 2017, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Irwin, who served aboard a number of ships during World War II, fought at Midway and Guadalcanal and survived the sinking of the USS Colhoun during the Battle of Okinawa. Irwin returned to Okinawa and exchanged stories with the Marines and Sailors stationed on the island. Irwin is a native of San Jose, California, and Campbell, a native of Redwood City, California, is a material control officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Donald Irwin, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, shakes 1st Lt. Lauren Campbell’s hand, April 7, 2017, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Irwin, who served aboard a number of ships during World War II, fought at Midway and Guadalcanal and survived the sinking of the USS Colhoun during the Battle of Okinawa. Irwin returned to Okinawa and exchanged stories with the Marines and Sailors stationed on the island. Irwin is a native of San Jose, California, and Campbell, a native of Redwood City, California, is a material control officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Donald Irwin, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, shakes 1st Lt. Lauren Campbell’s hand, April 7, 2017, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Irwin, who served aboard a number of ships during World War II, fought at Midway and Guadalcanal and survived the sinking of the USS Colhoun during the Battle of Okinawa. Irwin returned to Okinawa and exchanged stories with the Marines and Sailors stationed on the island. Irwin is a native of San Jose, California, and Campbell, a native of Redwood City, California, is a material control officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Donald Irwin, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, shakes 1st Lt. Lauren Campbell’s hand, April 7, 2017, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Irwin, who served aboard a number of ships during World War II, fought at Midway and Guadalcanal and survived the sinking of the USS Colhoun during the Battle of Okinawa. Irwin returned to Okinawa and exchanged stories with the Marines and Sailors stationed on the island. Irwin is a native of San Jose, California, and Campbell, a native of Redwood City, California, is a material control officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

A U.S. Marine with Marine Barracks Washington holds a flag during the memorial service for retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 8, 2017. Snowden served in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and was the senior survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Barracks Washington holds a flag during the memorial service for retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 8, 2017. Snowden served in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and was the senior survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Braun

Personal mementos are left to symbolize the respect generations of service members have paid during their visit to the summit of Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan, March 25, 2017. Suribachi is where five Marines and a Navy Corpsman famously raised the American flag, signaling the succesful seizure of the northern end of the island.

Personal mementos are left to symbolize the respect generations of service members have paid during their visit to the summit of Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan, March 25, 2017. Suribachi is where five Marines and a Navy Corpsman famously raised the American flag, signaling the succesful seizure of the northern end of the island.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

Japanese officials pay tribute to an Iwo Jima memorial during a water dedication ceremony as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

Japanese officials pay tribute to an Iwo Jima memorial during a water dedication ceremony as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

World War II veterans salute a memorial after placing a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

World War II veterans salute a memorial after placing a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

World War II veterans prepare to place a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters)

World War II veterans prepare to place a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Berger, commander, Marine Corps Forces Pacific and Lt. Gen. (Ret) Norman Smith place a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Berger, commander, Marine Corps Forces Pacific and Lt. Gen. (Ret) Norman Smith place a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

Iwo Jima veteran George Cattalona is greeted by senior enlisted and officers at the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Cattalona was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Iwo Jima veteran George Cattalona is greeted by senior enlisted and officers at the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Cattalona was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

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.

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

Iwo Jima veteran Capt. Jerome Yellin shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general, 3d Marine Division, at the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Yellin was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Iwo Jima veteran Capt. Jerome Yellin shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general, 3d Marine Division, at the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Yellin was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters

Capt. Christopher Lavergne, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, proudly displays the 2017 Marine Corps Aviation Association Henry Wildfang award in front of a KC-130J at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 27. VMGR-352 received the Henry Wildfang award for successful mission accomplishments and the most mishap free hours.

Capt. Christopher Lavergne, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, proudly displays the 2017 Marine Corps Aviation Association Henry Wildfang award in front of a KC-130J at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 27. VMGR-352 received the Henry Wildfang award for successful mission accomplishments and the most mishap free hours.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jake McClung

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Maria Daume, left, a mortarman assigned to Bravo Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East, is congratulated after graduating from the Basic Mortarman course at Marine Corps Base Camp Geiger, N.C., March 23, 2017. The purpose of the Mortarman is to provide fire in support of maneuver elements using light, medium, and heavy mortars.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Maria Daume, left, a mortarman assigned to Bravo Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East, is congratulated after graduating from the Basic Mortarman course at Marine Corps Base Camp Geiger, N.C., March 23, 2017. The purpose of the Mortarman is to provide fire in support of maneuver elements using light, medium, and heavy mortars.

Photo by Cpl. Laura Mercado

Iwo Jima veteran Francis Jackson participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Jackson was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Iwo Jima veteran Francis Jackson participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Jackson was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

Mount Suribachi, Iwo To, Japan remains a place of great awe for many Marines who have the opportunity to visit and remember the history associated with it. On March 25, 2017 the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony was held at the base of the mountain 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.

Mount Suribachi, Iwo To, Japan remains a place of great awe for many Marines who have the opportunity to visit and remember the history associated with it. On March 25, 2017 the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony was held at the base of the mountain 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.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

Iwo Jima veteran Edwin Hunsberger participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Hunsberger was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Iwo Jima veteran Edwin Hunsberger participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Hunsberger was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. 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.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

U.S. and Japanese service members salute the nations’ flags during the presentation of the colors on March 25, 2017 during the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan. The 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.

U.S. and Japanese service members salute the nations’ flags during the presentation of the colors on March 25, 2017 during the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan. The 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.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

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.

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.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

Shunsuke Takei, Japanese parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs, dedicates water on an Iwo Jima memorial during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

Shunsuke Takei, Japanese parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs, dedicates water on an Iwo Jima memorial during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

World War II veterans salute a memorial after placing a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

World War II veterans salute a memorial after placing a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The 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.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler