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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Marine Corps commandant stand with bowed heads in front of a rock memorial with people and tents in the background.

Iwo Jima Honors

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric M. Smith place a wreath during the 80th Battle of Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor Ceremony on Iwo Jima, Japan, March 29, 2025.

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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech, DOD VIRIN: 250328-D-FN350-3056.JPG

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