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    73rd Reunion of Honor | Battle of Iwo Jima veterans visit Iwo To for 73rd Reunion of Honor [Image 3 of 6]

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    A row of formally dressed individuals, predominantly men in dark suits, are seated in an outdoor setting that appears to be an official ceremony or memorial event. Most attendees wear light blue ribbon pins on their lapels, suggesting a commemorative or awareness occasion. The atmosphere is solemn and formal, consistent with a government or state-level gathering.

    IWO TO, TOKYO, JAPAN

    03.24.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin Powell 

    3rd Marine Logistics Group

    Yoshitaka Shindo, a member of the Japanese house of Representatives and grandson of General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the commander of the Japanese forces that defended Iwo Jima, listens along with his fellow countrymen as Mr. Katsunobu Kato, the Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, addresses the audience during the 73rd Reunion of Honor March 24, 2018 at Iwo To, Japan. The Reunion of Honor was created to commemorate those who fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

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    Date Taken: 03.24.2018
    Date Posted: 03.25.2018 05:31
    Photo ID: 4242656
    VIRIN: 180324-M-ZL682-1293
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 8.33 MB
    Location: IWO TO, TOKYO, JP
    Web Views: 108
    Downloads: 13

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    An outdoor memorial ceremony is taking place at a coastal hilltop location, featuring both Japanese and American flags flanking a stone monument surrounded by rocks. Military personnel in uniform are present alongside civilians, with a speaker at a podium on the right side. A blue MCCS (Marine Corps Community Services) tent shelters seated attendees, suggesting a formal joint US-Japan commemorative event.
    A civilian official in a dark suit is delivering a speech at a podium during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Two U.S. Marines in dress uniforms with white covers and white cross-belts are visible in the foreground, viewed from behind. In the background, a line of military personnel — appearing to include both Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers and other service members — stand at attention beneath a decorated canopy.
    A row of formally dressed individuals, predominantly men in dark suits, are seated in an outdoor setting that appears to be an official ceremony or memorial event. Most attendees wear light blue ribbon pins on their lapels, suggesting a commemorative or awareness occasion. The atmosphere is solemn and formal, consistent with a government or state-level gathering.
    An outdoor ceremony featuring a World War II veteran seated in a wheelchair, wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap and ribbons/lanyards, participating in what appears to be a groundbreaking or ceremonial event. He is holding a ceremonial shovel with a red handle, assisted by two men in suits on either side. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are visible in the background.
    An elderly man wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap holds an American flag while standing at an elevated coastal overlook. The dark volcanic beach and ocean visible in the background is consistent with Iwo Jima, Japan. His lanyard also appears to read 'Iwo Jima,' suggesting this is a veteran's commemorative return visit to the battle site.
    An elderly veteran wearing a 'USS Iwo Jima LHD 7' cap is rendering a salute at what appears to be a military memorial ceremony. He is wearing the Medal of Honor around his neck along with a patriotic tie and a name badge. Behind him, military personnel in camouflage uniforms and a woman holding a folded American flag are visible.

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