Jared Frederick stands at a memorial on top of Mt. Suribachi. He teaches history at Penn State Altoona and is the host of the new documentary “I Hiked Iwo Jima: A Virtual World War II Battlefield Tour ...

BOSTON (SHNS) – The feet that climbed Mount Suribachi move slower now. But they marched proudly into Memorial Hall on Wednesday to observe the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, greeted by ...

The following is adapted from “Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima," by Martha MacCallum, available Feb. 25 on Amazon and at bookstores near you. This ...

A powerful firsthand account reflecting on the realities of combat during the Battle of Iwo Jima. This story shares unforgettable moments from one of the most intense battles of World War II, offering ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - They were dubbed the greatest generation; however, World War II veterans are dying at a rate of 400 a day, and with their passing, the world is losing countless stories and ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Three Pennsylvania veterans were fighting in World War II at the battle of Iwo Jima 75 years ago. The battle claimed the lives of 6,800 U.S. Marines, leaving survivors like Ed ...

It was the morning of Feb. 19, 1945 and 19-year-old Corporal James Scotella had his orders: to invade the island of Iwo Jima. Scotella had joined the Marine Corps just a year and a half before, and ...

WASHINGTON — When Frank Matthews fought on Iwo Jima, he captured the hellish experience through his music. He turns 88 next month, but he was only 18 and a Private First Class in the Marines when he ...

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) was named as as the Amphibious Squadron EIGHT Battle Efficiency (Battle 'E') winner by Rear Adm. Cynthia M. Thebaud, Commander, ...

On March 26, 1945, after 36 days of ferocious battle between American and Japanese forces, the island of Iwo Jima was declared secure, after nearly 7,000 Americans and over 22,000 Japanese soldiers ...