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    Veterans return to sacred ground [Image 2 of 3]

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    An outdoor military or memorial ceremony is taking place, with three prominent figures standing in the foreground: two men in dark suits with lanyards/badges and one person in U.S. Marine Corps desert camouflage uniform. The central elderly man in a suit appears to be bowing or in a moment of solemn reflection. A large crowd of attendees, including military personnel in various uniforms, is seated under a blue tent canopy in the background.

    Retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden pays respect by bowing to the official Japanese party prior to giving his speech during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony here March 14. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted for 36 days and resulted in nearly 30,000 lives lost from both nations. This ceremony gave both countries the opportunity to honor the service members who lost their lives 67 years ago. The commemoration was hosted by the Iwo Jima Associations of America and Japan and coordinated with assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Japan and the U.S. Marine Corps. Snowden is the chairman of Iwo Jima Association of America.

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2012
    Date Posted: 03.14.2012 10:36
    Photo ID: 541821
    VIRIN: 120315-M-VD755-096
    Resolution: 3497x2331
    Size: 5.41 MB
    Location: JP

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