78 years ago this month, U.S. Marines from the 4th Marine Division deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to participate in an epic battle against an estimated 18,000 Japanese soldiers on the heavily fortified volcanic island of Iwo Jima, Japan. As mortal enemies back then, few would ever imagine a gathering to celebrate an ironclad alliance between the two countries that has lasted for more than 75 years...




Source: Japan-U.S. Military Program visits MCB Camp Lejeune