73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima - U.S. Marines, veterans and family gathered for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Camp Pendleton hosts the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20, 2016. The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet. (Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo Salinas/RELEASED) - Camp Pendleton hosts the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20, 2016. The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet. (Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo Salinas/RELEASED)

Camp Pendleton and Iwo Jima Monument West hosted an event to raise awareness for Iwo Jima veterans at the Pacific Views Event Center here, May 22. Nine veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima were in attendance to recount their tales of the historic amphibious landing, the raising of the flag atop Mount Suribachi and the days that followed. - Camp Pendleton and Iwo Jima Monument West hosted an event to raise awareness for Iwo Jima veterans at the Pacific Views Event Center here, May 22. Nine veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima were in attendance to recount their tales of the historic amphibious landing, the raising of the flag atop Mount Suribachi and the days that followed.

More than 50 Iwo Jima veteran’s gather for a group photo during the 68th annual Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration ceremony at the Pacific Views Event Center here March 23. - More than 50 Iwo Jima veteran’s gather for a group photo during the 68th annual Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration ceremony at the Pacific Views Event Center here March 23.