The citizens built the memorial, which American Legion Moore Post #197 formally dedicated on Nov. 9, 2007. It was originally placed on private property along Interstate 70 at WaKeeney Exit 128.

The veterans met at the Iwo Jima Memorial, in New Britain, with the cutting of a birthday cake for the Marines 249th birthday. One of the Marine vets, in attendance, was 101 years old who actually ...

Retired Marine Frank Wright, who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, marks the 80th anniversary of that conflict at the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA. (Photo by Jay Korff/7News) ...

“Over 80,000 Marines, soldiers, and sailors from our two countries fought at Iwo Jima. More than 26,000 died here. Today, we revere their courage. Today, we remember their valor and sacrifice… ...

Sunday marks 80 years since U.S. Marines captured Mount Suribachi and hoisted the American flag at Iwo Jima. The move was a symbol of hope and freedom during a tough battle and a long war. For one ...

The 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima is best known for the photo by The Associated Press’ Joe Rosenthal showing six Marines raising the U.S. flag over Mount Suribachi 80 years ago.

Road closures, reduced county services and modified transit schedules will be in effect tomorrow (Friday) in observance of ...

FILE - A U.S. Marine walks near a rock with engraving Japanese letter reading "Iwo Jima" at the airfield at Iwo Jima, now known as Ioto, Japan, on March 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) ...

At 19, Pfc. Duane Tunnyhill of Omaha was ready to die with his fellow Marines at Iwo Jima. ... Photos: The US Marine Corps Memorial was dedicated 65 years ago. A look through the years.

BOULDER, Colo. — Sunday marks 80 years since U.S. Marines captured Mount Suribachi and hoisted the American flag at Iwo Jima. The move was a symbol of hope and freedom during a tough battle and ...