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Inspired by sea stories: Providence's Jarek Marte found purpose in the Navy
Providence native Jarek Marte’s life-changing enlistment led him to serve aboard USS Iwo Jima as a Navy weapons specialist.
In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...
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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
In the 80 years since the bombardment, nature had been busy reclaiming Iwo Jima. If Harter wanted to climb to the top of Mount Suribachi and step on the famed landing beaches, she had just around ...
Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII's fiercest battles
IWO-TO, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II's bloodiest battles.
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Bemus Point Native Part Of Navy-Marine Joint Training
Iwo Jima is with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group conducting Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration ...
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Inspired by sea stories: Providence's Jarek Marte found purpose in the Navy
The LHD abbreviation stands for Landing Helicopter Dock. Ships like the Iwo Jima are multipurpose amphibious assault vessels that operate primarily as helicopter carriers. They also have a ...