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Gunnery Sgt. Melvin G. Ashley, escort, Funeral Detail, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., escorts fallen Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst home to his final resting place at Cowarts Baptist Church Cemetery in Cowarts, Ala., April 12. Whitehurst was killed in action while fighting the Japanese at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 20, 1943. In 2015 a private, non-profit organization known as History Flight excavated what is believed to be Cemetery 27 on the island of Betio, Tarawa, and recovered the remains of multiple individuals, one of them being Whitehurst.

Gunnery Sgt. Melvin G. Ashley, escort, Funeral Detail, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., escorts fallen Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst home to his final resting place at Cowarts Baptist Church Cemetery in Cowarts, Ala., April 12. Whitehurst was killed in action while fighting the Japanese at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 20, 1943. In 2015 a private, non-profit organization known as History Flight excavated what is believed to be Cemetery 27 on the island of Betio, Tarawa, and recovered the remains of multiple individuals, one of them being Whitehurst.

Photo by Nathan Hanks

Gunnery Sgt. Melvin G. Ashley, escort, Funeral Detail, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., salutes as Marines carry the remains of fallen Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst to an awaiting hearse at the Tallahassee International Airport in Tallahassee, Fla., April 11. Whitehurst was killed in action at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 20, 1943. In 2015 a private, non-profit organization known as History Flight excavated what is believed to be Cemetery 27 on the island of Betio, Tarawa, and recovered the remains of multiple individuals, one of them being Whitehurst.

Gunnery Sgt. Melvin G. Ashley, escort, Funeral Detail, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., salutes as Marines carry the remains of fallen Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst to an awaiting hearse at the Tallahassee International Airport in Tallahassee, Fla., April 11. Whitehurst was killed in action at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 20, 1943. In 2015 a private, non-profit organization known as History Flight excavated what is believed to be Cemetery 27 on the island of Betio, Tarawa, and recovered the remains of multiple individuals, one of them being Whitehurst.

Photo by Nathan Hanks

Second lieutenant Lillian Polatchek poses in front of an M1A1 Abrams tank at Fort Benning, Georgia. Polatchek is the first female Marine Tank Officer after graduating as the distinguished honor graduate of her Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course on April 12, 2017.

Second lieutenant Lillian Polatchek poses in front of an M1A1 Abrams tank at Fort Benning, Georgia. Polatchek is the first female Marine Tank Officer after graduating as the distinguished honor graduate of her Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course on April 12, 2017.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Molly Hampton

An M60 Patton tank named “Buster” is parked outside of Marine Detachment Fort Benning Headquarters, Georgia. Marine Detachment Fort Benning is where Marines live while attending the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course to earn the military occupational specialty title of tank officer.

An M60 Patton tank named “Buster” is parked outside of Marine Detachment Fort Benning Headquarters, Georgia. Marine Detachment Fort Benning is where Marines live while attending the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course to earn the military occupational specialty title of tank officer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Troy Saunders

Second lieutenant Lillian Polatchek poses with her mother, Patsy Polatchek, after graduating from the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 12, 2017. Polatchek graduated at the top of her class and is now the first female Tank Officer in the Marine Corps.

Second lieutenant Lillian Polatchek poses with her mother, Patsy Polatchek, after graduating from the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 12, 2017. Polatchek graduated at the top of her class and is now the first female Tank Officer in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Troy Saunders

. Second lieutenant Polatchek presents an instructor with a graduation gift during the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 12, 2017. Polatchek graduated at the top of her class and is now the first female Tank Officer in the Marine Corps.

. Second lieutenant Polatchek presents an instructor with a graduation gift during the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 12, 2017. Polatchek graduated at the top of her class and is now the first female Tank Officer in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Troy Saunders

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

Iwo Jima veteran Fiske Hanley III talks with Marines after the wreath-laying ceremony during the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Hanley 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 Fiske Hanley III talks with Marines after the wreath-laying ceremony during the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Hanley 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

Irv Jennings, a 91-year-old resident of Veterans Home of California Barstow, explains the various medals, citations and awards he earned during the most destructive conflict in human history. He served aboard the destroyer USS Case, which supported the attack on the island of Iwo Jima. Jennings also helped build the airfield that launched the Enola Gay, the bomber that dropped the first and only atomic bomb used in modern warfare.

Irv Jennings, a 91-year-old resident of Veterans Home of California Barstow, explains the various medals, citations and awards he earned during the most destructive conflict in human history. He served aboard the destroyer USS Case, which supported the attack on the island of Iwo Jima. Jennings also helped build the airfield that launched the Enola Gay, the bomber that dropped the first and only atomic bomb used in modern warfare.

Photo by Keith Hayes

The USS Arizona Memorial, dedicated in 1962, straddles the remains

of the battleship sunk during the surprise Japanese air attack, Dec.

7, 1941. The memorial pays tribute to the nearly 1,200 sailors and

Marines who died aboard the Pennsylvania-class super-dreadnaught

during the attack as well as all of the 2,403 military and civilian

personnel who perished that Sunday morning. A bomb detonated in

her powder magazine caused a violent explosion and immediately

sank the craft, Navy hull number BB-39.The more than one million

visitors a year to the memorial can see the diesel fuel leaking from the

submerged wreck to this day.

The USS Arizona Memorial, dedicated in 1962, straddles the remains of the battleship sunk during the surprise Japanese air attack, Dec. 7, 1941. The memorial pays tribute to the nearly 1,200 sailors and Marines who died aboard the Pennsylvania-class super-dreadnaught during the attack as well as all of the 2,403 military and civilian personnel who perished that Sunday morning. A bomb detonated in her powder magazine caused a violent explosion and immediately sank the craft, Navy hull number BB-39.The more than one million visitors a year to the memorial can see the diesel fuel leaking from the submerged wreck to this day.

Photo by Keith Hayes

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Risola, a Tarpon Springs, Fla., native assigned to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the “Salute to Service” pre-game ceremony at the Ravens vs. Steelers game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 6, 2016. Thirty-three service member represented their branch and the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region at the game. JTF-NCR is a joint service command charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the 58th Presidential Inauguration.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Risola, a Tarpon Springs, Fla., native assigned to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the “Salute to Service” pre-game ceremony at the Ravens vs. Steelers game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 6, 2016. Thirty-three service member represented their branch and the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region at the game. JTF-NCR is a joint service command charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the 58th Presidential Inauguration.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Elvis Umanzor

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives his remarks during the 33rd Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2016. A memorial observance is held on October 23rd of each year to remember those lives lost during the terrorist attack at U.S. Marine Barracks, Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives his remarks during the 33rd Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2016. A memorial observance is held on October 23rd of each year to remember those lives lost during the terrorist attack at U.S. Marine Barracks, Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Schlosser

Members of the New York Police Department Emerald Society perform the Marines’ Hymn during a remembrance ceremony for two Reserve Marines from Brooklyn’s 6th Communication Battalion at Floyd Bennett Field, Aug. 30, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtin and Gunnery Sgt. Matthew D. Garvey, first responders with the city’s police fire departments, lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. To honor their memory, Marine Corps Reserve Center Brooklyn dedicated the Curtin Garvey Complex and a 9/11 monument made partially with steel from the World Trade Center. The remembrance ceremony is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Centennial, celebrating 100 years of service and selfless dedication to the nation.

Members of the New York Police Department Emerald Society perform the Marines’ Hymn during a remembrance ceremony for two Reserve Marines from Brooklyn’s 6th Communication Battalion at Floyd Bennett Field, Aug. 30, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtin and Gunnery Sgt. Matthew D. Garvey, first responders with the city’s police fire departments, lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. To honor their memory, Marine Corps Reserve Center Brooklyn dedicated the Curtin Garvey Complex and a 9/11 monument made partially with steel from the World Trade Center. The remembrance ceremony is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Centennial, celebrating 100 years of service and selfless dedication to the nation.

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

A rifle detail from Brooklyn’s 6th Communication Battalion fire three rifle volleys during a remembrance ceremony for two Reserve Marines from their unit at Floyd Bennett Field, Aug. 30, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtin and Gunnery Sgt. Matthew D. Garvey, first responders with the city’s police fire departments, lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. To honor their memory, Marine Corps Reserve Center Brooklyn dedicated the Curtin Garvey Complex and a 9/11 monument made partially with steel from the World Trade Center. The remembrance ceremony is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Centennial, celebrating 100 years of service and selfless dedication to the nation.

A rifle detail from Brooklyn’s 6th Communication Battalion fire three rifle volleys during a remembrance ceremony for two Reserve Marines from their unit at Floyd Bennett Field, Aug. 30, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtin and Gunnery Sgt. Matthew D. Garvey, first responders with the city’s police fire departments, lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. To honor their memory, Marine Corps Reserve Center Brooklyn dedicated the Curtin Garvey Complex and a 9/11 monument made partially with steel from the World Trade Center. The remembrance ceremony is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Centennial, celebrating 100 years of service and selfless dedication to the nation.

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones