U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japanese officials and veterans

U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japanese officials and veterans attend the 72nd Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 26, 2017. The 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony was held at the base of the mountain with eight Iwo Jima veterans in attendance as well as American and Japanese, military and civilian honored guests. This event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters)