Returned by the US to Japan in 1968, and eventually renamed Iwo-To (Iō-Tō) in 2007, Iwo Jima (which means “sulfur island” in Japanese) was the site of one of World War II’s most important ...

Returned by the US to Japan in 1968, and eventually renamed Iwo-To (Iō-Tō) in 2007, Iwo Jima (which means “sulfur island” in Japanese) was the site of one of World War II’s most important ...

Following a 23-year U.S. occupation, Iwo Jima was returned to Japan in 1968 as part of the Ogasawara island group, but is now home to only 380 service members of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force.

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. The visit ...

About 70,000 American troops fought at Iwo Jima from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the U.S. tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has praised American-Japanese friendship and trust while attending a memorial service on Iwo Jima to honor those who died in a pivotal World War II battle.

On the 80th anniversary of the U.S. securing Iwo Jima, Zilliacus hopes people remember the sacrifices made. “We must do everything we can to preserve this great nation of ours,” he said.

Sculpture weighs 7,000 pounds New memorial in Williamsburg honors battle of Iwo Jima By: Colter Anstaett Posted 9:47 AM, Mar 26, 2025 and last updated 12:42 PM, Mar 26, 2025 ...