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Flag raising on Iwo Jima, created and displayed by US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) David Lee Garcia, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC)
US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans who served in the battle of Iwo Jima, salute and render respect to all those who served in the battle, at the Reunion of Honor Memorial on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima
US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans who served in the battle of Iwo Jima, render respect to all those who served in the battle, at the Reunion of Honor Memorial on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima
Retired US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) General (GEN) Hanes (speaker), who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, talks to the assembly of guests about his experience during the Reunion Of Honor Ceremony held on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima
US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Combat Correspondent, Mr. C.J. Obrien (center) who served in the battle of Iwo Jima, shakes the hand of a member of the Japanese Army who fought against allied forces, as they commemorate together at the Reunion of Honor Memorial on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima
A US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans, who served in the battle of Iwo Jima, shakes the hand of a member of the Japanese Army who fought against him, as they commemorate together at the Reunion of Honor Memorial on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima
US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans, who served in the battle of Iwo Jima, shake hands with members of the Japanese Army who fought against them, as they commemorate together at the Reunion of Honor Memorial on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima
US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans watch as a ceremonial wreath is laid on the Reunion of Honor Memorial on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima
US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) William L. Nyland (center, holding flight bag), Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), and his wife (right) arrive on the first day of GEN Nylandßs official visit to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan
Mr. Gene DaGue, a World War Two (WW II) Veteran, assigned with the US Marine Corps (USMC) 4th Marine Division at Iwo Jima, Japan, pictured in attendance at the 58th Annual Veterans Luncheon held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC)
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Base: Mcas, Cherry Point
State: North Carolina (NC)
Country: United States Of America (USA)
Scene Camera Operator: LCPL David J. Callaway, USMC
Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. That date is celebrated as the Marine Corps's birthday. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. About 600,000 Americans served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, performed a central role in the Pacific War. The Pacific theatre battles saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The Battle of Iwo Jima was arguably the most famous Marine engagement of the war with high losses of 26,000 American casualties and 22,000 Japanese. By the end of WWII, the Corps expanded totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were casualties during World War II (including nearly 20,000 killed), and 82 were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Korean War saw the Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a force of 261,000 Marines, mostly reservists. 30,544 Marines were killed or wounded during the war. During Vietnam War Marines evacuated Saigon. Vietnam was the longest war for Marines. By its end, 13,091 had been killed in action, 51,392 had been wounded. Marines participated in the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the invasion of Grenada, the invasion of Panama. On 23 October 1983, the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps in its history. 220 Marines and 21 other service members were killed. Marines liberated Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, participated in combat operations in Somalia (1992–1995), and took part in the evacuation of American citizens from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Following the attacks on 11 September 2001, Marine Corps, alongside the other military services, has engaged in global operations around the world in support of War on Terror. Marines were among first sent to Afghanistan in November 2001. Since then, Marine battalions and squadrons have been engaging Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. U.S. Marines also served in the Iraq War.