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Navy commissions destroyer honoring youngest WW2 Medal of Honor recipient
Pfc. Jack Lucas received 26 operations to remove shrapnel from his torso, arm and face after hurling himself on two grenades to save his fellow Marines.
By Diana Stancy
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Iwo Jima CO took his 700-man crew for a ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ movie night, popcorn included
Capt. Judd Krier took almost his entire crew of 700 shipmates to the movie last month.
This 97-year-old just finished the Marine Corps Marathon. Here’s how the Iwo Jima veteran earned a Silver Star
The backstory behind this inspiring Marine:
By Jared Morgan
97-year-old Silver Star Iwo Jima veteran to be oldest Marine participant in Marine Corps Marathon
“I haven’t competed in a marathon before, but I’ve never been afraid of a challenge."
By Jared Morgan
Famed Iwo Jima flags at National Museum of the Marine Corps for 2 weeks as it reopens
The flags will be on display for only two weeks.
By Jared Morgan
Colt 1911 pistol carried by Marine on Iwo Jima going up for auction
The items are expected to sell for somewhere between $35,000 and $55,000.
By Jon Simkins
‘Iconic’ WWII battleship discovered nearly 3 miles beneath the surface
“Nevada is an iconic ship that speaks to American resilience and stubbornness.”
By Jon Simkins
Iwo Jima hero, 96, sees US warship commissioned in his honor
A 96-year-old war hero looked on as military officials commissioned a U.S. Navy warship in honor of the veteran, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Iwo Jima 75th anniversary reunion called off due to coronavirus concerns
The option of rescheduling for a later date remains on the table.
By Jon Simkins
The voices of Iwo Jima
Veterans’ reminiscences recall the fear, courage, and — yes — humor they brought to the legendary battle in the Pacific.
By Larry Smith, World War II Magazine
Future amphib Tripoli delivered to the Navy
The Navy initially projected it would be arrive in late 2018 — not early 2020 — but the sea service took possession of the vessel on Friday.
By Carl Prine
Was Iwo Jima worth the cost?
After a staggering loss of life on the island, American military leaders scrambled to justify the invasion
By Robert S. Burrell, MHQ — The Quarterly Journal of Military History