23, more than 50 World War II veterans and community members gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first U.S. flag raised on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

February 19th was the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Iwo Jima. A godawful experience for those involved as it was the only battle in the Pacific where America lost more men than did the defenders ...

Another pivotal moment in the conflict that defined a generation and posed an existential threat to freedom marks its 80th anniversary in 2025 – the Battle of Iwo Jima.

(Mainichi/Toshio Kurihara) TOKYO -- Japan's land ministry has clarified that there is no law prohibiting former residents of Ioto Island (Iwo Jima) from returning to the island as they are seeking ...

When I opened the Sunday edition, I read the article on the late Jack Thurman, an Iwo Jima survivor. It made me very happy to read about a great man who served his country. I had the honor to meet ...

Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which began on February 19, 1945 and ended March 26, 1945. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and shared values that have developed ...

We continue to reflect on them because they forever changed the course of history. Another pivotal moment in the conflict that defined a generation and posed an existential threat to freedom marks its ...

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the final year of World War 2 and it was on February 19 that the Battle of Iwo Jima began in the Pacific theatre. The major battle lasted five weeks and saw ...

FEB. 19, 1945 -- UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET HEADQUARTERS, Guam, (Monday) -- (AP) -- Iwo Jima's coastal defense were further shattered Sunday in the third straight day of bombardment of the ...

NEW BRITAIN — Iwo Jima survivors Joe Caminiti, of Bristol, and Peter Senick, of New Haven, attended the 80th annual Iwo Jima memorial service at Central Connecticut State University and the flag ...