Pinned down and with casualties mounting, Pvt. Wilson Watson took matters into his own hands to savagely take out enemy ...

Their mission was to capture the island's three airfields, eliminate a Japanese early warning station that was tipping off ...

Today, our Nation commemorates the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima—a monumental struggle that advanced the cause of victory in the Pacific ...

Iwo Jima Day is observed every year on Feb. 19 to commemorate the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most pivotal battles of World War II. The day honors the bravery, sacrifice, and ...

Executive Order 9066, Battle of Iwo Jima, Mir space station launch, and milestones in history, science, and culture.

Today, our Nation commemorates the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima-a monumental struggle that advanced the cause of victory in the Pacific ...

A new mass of land was recently formed off the shores of Japan after an explosive underwater volcano activated at the end of October, according to researchers from the University of Tokyo. The ...

Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka Oforah went overboard on Feb. 7 while on the Amphibious Ready Group ship in the Caribbean.

A Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit died after falling overboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), the Marine Corps ...