Sacrifices honored during 69th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima [Image 2 of 5]

IWO TO, TOKYO, JAPAN

03.19.2014

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne Henry 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Gen. James F. Amos, left, retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden, middle, and Kurt Tong lay a wreath at the Reunion of Honor memorial March 19 during the annual Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima. On the ground where one of the most brutal battles of World War II took place, Japanese and U.S. allies came together to honor and remember the sacrifices of the gallant men who fought for their countries more than 69 years ago. Amos is the commandant of the Marine Corps, and Snowden is the oldest surviving Marine of the battle. Tong is Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy.

• Date Taken: 03.19.2014
• Date Posted: 03.20.2014 02:53
• Photo ID: 1190801
• VIRIN: 140312-M-GX379-006
• Resolution: 4782x3758
• Size: 7.45 MB
• Location: IWO TO, TOKYO, JP