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Iwo Jima veteran Francis Jackson shares a moment with other veterans participating in the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at the Reunion of Honor memorial in Iwo To, Japan, March 25, 2017. Jackson was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

Iwo Jima Veteran

Iwo Jima veteran Francis Jackson shares a moment with other veterans participating in the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at the Reunion of Honor memorial in Iwo To, Japan, March 25, 2017. Jackson was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler

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