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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 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima commemoration

Camp Pendleton and the Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee hosted a three-day commemorative celebration, Feb. 15-17, 2018, in honor of the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Each year the event showcases new updates and additions to Camp Pendleton. This year, veterans of the battle and their family members were given a tour, which included a

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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 Hosts 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration

Camp Pendleton hosted the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20.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. “The Battle of Iwo Jima is an icon in Marine Corps history,” said Daniel Zepeda Jr., the treasurer and publicity director for

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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.

Camp Pendleton raises awareness for Iwo Jima veterans

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. The event was held in honor of nine veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima who were invited to share stories of the historic amphibious landing, the raising of the flag atop Mount Suribachi and the days that

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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.

Iwo Jima vets reunite for 68th anniversary

Cannons roared and trumpets blared as the sun set on Camp Pendleton where hundreds gathered to honor those who served in World War II during the 68th annual Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration ceremony, held at the Pacific Views Event Center here March 23. A memorial service was held that featured 21-Gun Salute, and the playing of “Echo Taps”. After

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