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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

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

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

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

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

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

Shin Chae-Hyun, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco, presents the South Korea Veterans Ambassador for Peace Medal to the family member of a Korean War veteran during an award ceremony at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper, WY, March 20, 2017. The state of Wyoming, along with Chae-Hyun, have awarded more than 280 medals in the past three years, with more than 40 of those issued during the recent ceremony in Casper.

Shin Chae-Hyun, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco, presents the South Korea Veterans Ambassador for Peace Medal to the family member of a Korean War veteran during an award ceremony at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper, WY, March 20, 2017. The state of Wyoming, along with Chae-Hyun, have awarded more than 280 medals in the past three years, with more than 40 of those issued during the recent ceremony in Casper.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Pryer

2017 Marine Corps Trials athletes compete in the finals during an archery competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2017. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering Service members (RSM) and veterans. It is an opportunity for RSMs to demonstrate their achievements and serves as the primary venue to select Marine Corps participants for the DoD Warrior Games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ariana Acosta)

2017 Marine Corps Trials athletes compete in the finals during an archery competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2017. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering Service members (RSM) and veterans. It is an opportunity for RSMs to demonstrate their achievements and serves as the primary venue to select Marine Corps participants for the DoD Warrior Games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ariana Acosta)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ariana Acosta

Damaso Sutis and Gene E. Bell reminisce about their experiences during World War II. Camp Pendleton hosted a tour for Iwo Jima veterans, commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Damaso Sutis and Gene E. Bell reminisce about their experiences during World War II. Camp Pendleton hosted a tour for Iwo Jima veterans, commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo Salinas

Marine veteran Jim Kennedy salutes the colors of 2nd Marine Division at a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Kennedy served with 8th Marine regiment and had the honor to pin the American Defense Service streamer on the division’s colors. The event coincides with the division’s 76th birthday.

Marine veteran Jim Kennedy salutes the colors of 2nd Marine Division at a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Kennedy served with 8th Marine regiment and had the honor to pin the American Defense Service streamer on the division’s colors. The event coincides with the division’s 76th birthday.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

Marine veterans listen to Maj. Gen. John K. Love’s speech during a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The veterans were the guests of honor and bestowed streamers upon the 2nd MarDiv’s colors. The event coincides with the 76th birthday of the division.

Marine veterans listen to Maj. Gen. John K. Love’s speech during a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The veterans were the guests of honor and bestowed streamers upon the 2nd MarDiv’s colors. The event coincides with the 76th birthday of the division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

Major Gen. John K. Love stands in front of the 2nd Marine Division’s color guard at a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The ceremony was a passing of legacy from generation to generation in which Marine veterans from different eras of American conflicts awarded streamers to the 2nd MarDiv’s colors.

Major Gen. John K. Love stands in front of the 2nd Marine Division’s color guard at a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The ceremony was a passing of legacy from generation to generation in which Marine veterans from different eras of American conflicts awarded streamers to the 2nd MarDiv’s colors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

The 2nd Marine Division color guard stands ready for a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The ceremony consisted of veterans, who severed in different eras of American Conflict, awarding streamers to the division’s colors for maintaining the legacy passed down from generation to generation. The event coincides with the 76th birthday of the division.

The 2nd Marine Division color guard stands ready for a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The ceremony consisted of veterans, who severed in different eras of American Conflict, awarding streamers to the division’s colors for maintaining the legacy passed down from generation to generation. The event coincides with the 76th birthday of the division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

Marine veterans and their families salute the 2nd Marine Division’s colors at a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The ceremony consisted of veterans, who severed in different eras of American Conflict, awarding streamers to the division’s colors for maintaining the legacy passed down from generation to generation. The event coincides with the 76th birthday of the division.

Marine veterans and their families salute the 2nd Marine Division’s colors at a battle colors rededication ceremony for 2nd MarDiv at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. The ceremony consisted of veterans, who severed in different eras of American Conflict, awarding streamers to the division’s colors for maintaining the legacy passed down from generation to generation. The event coincides with the 76th birthday of the division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

Retired 1st Lt. John J. O’Leary sits in front of birthday balloons at the Evergreen Community of Johnson County, Olathe, Kansas, Dec. 21, 2016. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23.

Retired 1st Lt. John J. O’Leary sits in front of birthday balloons at the Evergreen Community of Johnson County, Olathe, Kansas, Dec. 21, 2016. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23.

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Col. Thomas M. Fahy (right) speaks with retired 1st Lt. John J. O’Leary (left), a Marine veteran of World War II, at the Evergreen Community of Johnson County, Olathe, Kansas, Dec. 21, 2016. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23.

Col. Thomas M. Fahy (right) speaks with retired 1st Lt. John J. O’Leary (left), a Marine veteran of World War II, at the Evergreen Community of Johnson County, Olathe, Kansas, Dec. 21, 2016. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23.

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Retired 1st Lt. John J. O’Leary, a Marine veteran of World War II, looks at pictures on his dresser at the Evergreen Community of Johnson County, Olathe, Kan., Dec. 21, 2016. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23.

Retired 1st Lt. John J. O’Leary, a Marine veteran of World War II, looks at pictures on his dresser at the Evergreen Community of Johnson County, Olathe, Kan., Dec. 21, 2016. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23.

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Photo depicts Retired 1st. Lt. John J. O’Leary, a Marine veteran of World War II, date and location unknown. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23, 2016.

Photo depicts Retired 1st. Lt. John J. O’Leary, a Marine veteran of World War II, date and location unknown. O’Leary fought on Guam and witnessed the bombardment of Iwo Jima as a member of 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 23, 2016.

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Members of the Marine Corps League place a lei during a commemoration ceremony at Barber's Point Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2016. The commemoration was to honor the four Marines killed in the attack at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa Dec. 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events to honor the courage and sacrifices of Pacific Theater veterans.

Members of the Marine Corps League place a lei during a commemoration ceremony at Barber's Point Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2016. The commemoration was to honor the four Marines killed in the attack at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa Dec. 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events to honor the courage and sacrifices of Pacific Theater veterans.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, salutes as a wreath is laid for fallen Marines at Barber's Point Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2016. The commemoration was to honor the four Marines killed in the attack at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa Dec. 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events to honor the courage and sacrifices of Pacific Theater veterans.

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, salutes as a wreath is laid for fallen Marines at Barber's Point Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2016. The commemoration was to honor the four Marines killed in the attack at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa Dec. 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events to honor the courage and sacrifices of Pacific Theater veterans.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro