III MEF VIDEOS

Distinguished visitors, U.S. and Japanese service members and veterans of the Battle Iwo Jima attend the 80th Annual Reunion of Honor at Iwo To, Japan, 29 March, 2025. The 80th Annual Reunion of Honor is a milestone anniversary that commemorates the sacrifices made by both Japanese and American service members during the Battle of Iwo Jima, honoring their legacy and ensuring their stories are preserved for future generations. This milestone anniversary serves as a reminder of the enduring partnership between both nations and the progress made toward regional stability over the past 80 years. The U.S. Marine Corps was born on November 10th, 1775. From that day until the present, Marines have served with distinction in every clime and place, including the hallowed battlefields of Iwo Jima. This year, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)

Owen Agenbroad, a former combat message carrier, speaks about returning old World War II relics to the owner’s son after 69 years during a Battler of Iwo Jima reunion on Iwo To March 19, 2014. Agenbroad is from Dayton, Wash.

Gen. James Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks about the importance of the Reunion of Honor and of remembering the events that took place on Iwo To 69 years ago March 19 on Iwo To.