D-Day veterans travel from the United States to the
D-Day veterans travel from the United States to the England to take part in the journey to Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 3, 2014. A serie... More
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin attends
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. ve... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the commencement of the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Commanding Officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Headquarters Group converses with Abraham Eutsey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, before the commencement of ... More
Abraham Eutsey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the
Abraham Eutsey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity ... More
Rear Adm. Babette Bolivar, Commander, Naval Forces
Rear Adm. Babette Bolivar, Commander, Naval Forces Marianas, Guam, left and U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, Carl DeHaven talk on top of Mount Suribachi at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reu... More
2018 Veteran Spotlight Campaign
Hill Air Force Base, UT, expressively honored all veterans with this social media tribute and was the initial product in a Veteran Spotlight campaign for Veterans Day 2018. The daily campaign highlighted nine l... More
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the community of Blackfoot, Idaho in the unveiling and dedication of a statue at Bingham County Patriot Field to be... More
D-Day veterans, who traveled from the United States
D-Day veterans, who traveled from the United States to the England, march through two lines of riflemen as a ceremonial salute is rendered in their honor at Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 3, 2014. The 422nd a... More
U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, Abraham Eutsey,
U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, Abraham Eutsey, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Mario A. Marquez ,
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Mario A. Marquez , sergeant major, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, kneels at a memorial to pay his respects atop Mount Suribachi at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2015. The Iwo Jima Reunio... More
A member of the Iwo Jima Association of Japan performs
A member of the Iwo Jima Association of Japan performs a water dedication during the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, left, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with John Jack Lizere, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, during the 71s... More
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack Lazere, pays his respects at the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity... More
A close-up of the statue, created by sculptor Ben Hammond,
A close-up of the statue, created by sculptor Ben Hammond, unveilied at Patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the community of Blackfoot, ... More
D-Day veterans, who traveled from the United States
D-Day veterans, who traveled from the United States to the England, march through two lines of riflemen as a ceremonial salute is rendered in their honor at Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 3, 2014. The 422nd a... More
Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin, right, speaks to
Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin, right, speaks to Brig. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing on top of Mount Suribachi at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of... More
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force color guard presents
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force color guard presents the colors during the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for... More
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack Lazere, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese... More
A member of the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post
A member of the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23 Honor Guard waits for the unveiling ceremony to begin. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the c... More
Honor Guard members from 422nd and 423rd Air Base Group
Honor Guard members from 422nd and 423rd Air Base Group of the 501st Combat Support Wing render a ceremonial salute for the U.S. D-Day veterans as they take part in the 70th anniversary of the invasion by journ... More
Gene Bell, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Battle
Gene Bell, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, attends the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.... More
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, Abraham Eutsey,
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, Abraham Eutsey, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese a... More
A U.S. Marine Corps color guard presents the colors
A U.S. Marine Corps color guard presents the colors during the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S... More
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak salute the colors during the singing of the National Anthem. Gov. Little and Maj. Gen. Garshak joined the community of Bla... More
An American flag is presented to a D-Day veteran before
An American flag is presented to a D-Day veteran before he departs on a journey from Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, June 3, 2014. The 422nd and... More
U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, Bruce Overton, attends
U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, Bruce Overton, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. vete... More
A U. S. Marine Corps Corporal, left, shakes the hand
A U. S. Marine Corps Corporal, left, shakes the hand of Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin , at the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunio... More
U.S. Marine Corps veterans of Iwo Jima, Gene Bell,
U.S. Marine Corps veterans of Iwo Jima, Gene Bell, left, and Abraham Eutsey, center, attend the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an... More
Maj. Gen Garshak speaks to the gathering of community
Maj. Gen Garshak speaks to the gathering of community members during ceremonies at Patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the community of ... More
Honor Guard members from 422nd and 423rd Air Base Group
Honor Guard members from 422nd and 423rd Air Base Group of the 501st Combat Support Wing render a ceremonial salute for the U.S. D-Day veterans as they take part in the 70th anniversary of the invasion by journ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack Lazere, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Warren Wiedhahn, Executive
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Warren Wiedhahn, Executive Vice President of the Iwo Jima Association of America speaks during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Re... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Babette Bolivar, left, Commander,
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Babette Bolivar, left, Commander, Naval Forces Marianas, Guam, and U.S. Air Force Col. Tyrell Chamberlain, vice commander, 36th Wing, participate in the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of I... More
Idaho Governor Brad Little greets the crowd as he prepares
Idaho Governor Brad Little greets the crowd as he prepares to deliver his remarks during the statue unveiling ceremony. Gov. Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the commun... More
Honor Guard members from 422nd and 423rd Air Base Group
Honor Guard members from 422nd and 423rd Air Base Group of the 501st Combat Support Wing render a ceremonial salute for the U.S. D-Day veterans as they take part in the 70th anniversary of the invasion by journ... More
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin attends
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. ve... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches on the colors
The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches on the colors during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. veterans... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, left, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo... More
The unveiling of the statue at patriot Field. Idaho
The unveiling of the statue at patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the community of Blackfoot, Idaho in the unveiling and dedication of ... More
D-Day veterans travel from the United States to the
D-Day veterans travel from the United States to the England to take part in the journey to Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 3, 2014. A serie... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Color Guard and U.S.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Color Guard and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard participate in the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, John Jack Lazere, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanes... More
The Blackfoot Firefighter’s Pipes and Drums Unit closes
The Blackfoot Firefighter’s Pipes and Drums Unit closes out the ceremony at Patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the community of Blackfo... More
D-Day veterans travel from the United States to the
D-Day veterans travel from the United States to the England to take part in the journey to Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 3, 2014. A serie... More
U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, Gene Bell, attends
U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, Gene Bell, attends the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S.... More
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin, left,
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin, left, listens to John Jack Lazere, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, talk at the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, ... More
Veterans from the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post
Veterans from the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23 honor Guard salute during taps at Patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the commu... More
Conrad Lohoefer, a D-Day veteran from the U.S. Army
Conrad Lohoefer, a D-Day veteran from the U.S. Army Air Corps, 91st Bomb Group, takes part in the journey to Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Jun... More
A U.S. Marine Corps and Japanese soldier color guard
A U.S. Marine Corps and Japanese soldier color guard stands at attention at the commencement of the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2015. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor i... More
U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and Japan Ground Self-Defense
U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Color Guard participate in the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity ... More
Maj. Gen Garshak mingles with community members after
Maj. Gen Garshak mingles with community members after the unveiling of the statue at Patriot Field. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak joined the community o... More
John Luckadoo, a D-Day veteran from the U.S. Army Air
John Luckadoo, a D-Day veteran from the U.S. Army Air Corps, 100th Bomb Group, and his fellow veterans, march through two lines of riflemen as a ceremonial salute is rendered in their honor at Portsmouth, Unite... More
U.S. Marine Corps retired Lt. Gen. Norman Smith, Chairman
U.S. Marine Corps retired Lt. Gen. Norman Smith, Chairman of the Iwo Jima Association of America, delivers remarks during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunio... More
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin , front,
Retired U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin , front, and John Jack Lizere, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, present a flower wreath during the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, ... More
Family members of Japanese service members killed in
Family members of Japanese service members killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima lay a wreath at the joint memorial during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo J... More
Family members of Japanese service members killed in
Family members of Japanese service members killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima lay a wreath at the joint memorial during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo J... More
Family members of Japanese service members killed in
Family members of Japanese service members killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima lay a wreath at the joint memorial during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo J... More
Family members of Japanese service members killed in
Family members of Japanese service members killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima lay a wreath at the joint memorial during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo J... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Warren Wiedhahn, Executive
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Warren Wiedhahn, Executive Vice President of the Iwo Jima Association of America, lays a wreath during the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Norman Smith, Chairman of the Iwo Jima Association of America, at the 7... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, front, and retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Norman Smith, Chairman of the Iwo Jima Association of America, lay a w... More
Gene Bell, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Battle
Gene Bell, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, attends the 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.... More