A local high schooler just returned from the trip of a lifetime. Abby Smith, from Fort Mitchell, was one of a select few to escort World War II veterans at the Battle of Iwo Jima's 80th anniversary.

IWO JIMA: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress ... The royal couple bowed deeply as they offered flowers and ritually poured water at a memorial for the war dead as rain fell on the island ...

IWO JIMA, Japan — Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ... The royal couple bowed deeply as they offered flowers and ritually poured water at a memorial for the war dead as rain fell on the ...

Iwo Jima (Japan) (AFP ... The royal couple bowed deeply as they offered flowers and ritually poured water at a memorial for the war dead as rain fell on the island, which is known in Japan ...

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. Enjoy ...

Former residents and their descendants have been allowed to visit the island for memorial events but not to live. The emperor’s Iwo Jima visit comes about 10 days after Japan and the UW held a ...

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. Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, prayed ...

April 7 (UPI) --Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Iwo Jima Monday as they begin a tour of memorial visits this month to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

All 1,100 residents of Iwo Jima, except for 103 men drafted as military employees, were forcibly evacuated to mainland Japan. Former residents and their descendants have been allowed to visit the ...