Photo by Shaun Herron | Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs | 11.28.2025
A colorized photo of 1st Sgt. (Ret.) Lee Sassi and his wife, Iris, from the 1940s, is displayed at VFW Post #7472 in Ellicott City, Md., Nov. 28, 2025. Sassi received the French Legion of Honor at the VFW post for his efforts in World War II to liberate France. (U.S. Army photo by Shaun Herron)...
Photo by Sgt. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 08.30.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank S. Wright, retired, a World War II and Iwo Jima veteran, stands beside birthday cards sent in honor of his 100th birthday at the American Legion Post 16 in Stockton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. Wright shared his service experiences during the interview and showed the collection of birthday cards he continues to receive for his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps......
Photo by Sgt. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 08.30.2025
A hat belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank S. Wright, retired, a World War II and Iwo Jima veteran, sits on a table during an interview at the American Legion Post 16 in Stockton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. Wright shared his service experiences during the interview and showed the collection of birthday cards he continues to receive for his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt.......
Photo by Sgt. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 08.30.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank S. Wright, retired, a World War II and Iwo Jima veteran, plays “Taps” on the harmonica during an interview at the Stockton Marine Corps Club in Stockton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. American Legion Post 16 in Stockton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. Wright shared his service experiences during the interview and showed the collection of birthday cards he continues to......
Photo by Sgt. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 08.30.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Madisyn C. Paschal, left, a combat videographer for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation West, conducts an interview with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank S. Wright, retired, a World War II and Iwo Jima veteran, at the American Legion Post 16 in Stockton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. Wright shared his service experiences during the interview and showed......
Photo by Cpl. Alexander Lesko | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.09.2025
Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Louis Bourgault Jr. poses for a photo with friends and family following a birthday ceremony aboard the decommissioned battleship USS North Carolina, May 9, 2025. Bourgault, a World War II Marine Corps rifleman, was born on May 9, 1925, and fought in several pivotal battles, including Iwo Jima. The ceremony marked his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.......
Photo by Cpl. Alexander Lesko | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.09.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, deputy commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Louis Bourgault Jr. following a birthday ceremony aboard the decommissioned battleship USS North Carolina, May 9, 2025. Bourgault, a World War II Marine Corps rifleman, was born on May 9, 1925, and fought in several pivotal battles, including Iwo......
Photo by Cpl. Alexander Lesko | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.09.2025
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force pose for a photo with Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Louis Bourgault Jr. following a birthday ceremony aboard the decommissioned battleship USS North Carolina, May 9, 2025. Bourgault, a World War II Marine Corps rifleman, was born on May 9, 1925, and fought in several pivotal battles, including Iwo Jima. The ceremony marked his 100th birthday. (U.S.......
