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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Veterans of all military services who fought on, above and beside Iwo Jima will hold a 60th anniversary reunion Feb. 18-20, 2005. More than 1,000 World War II combat veterans and families are expected to attend the reunion, which commemorates the costliest…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Veterans of all military services who fought on, above and beside Iwo Jima will hold a 60th anniversary reunion Feb. 18-20, 2005.

More than 1,000 World War II combat veterans and families are expected to attend the reunion, which commemorates the costliest Pacific battle.

Among the reunion events are a banquet, visits to the Home of the Commandants and the historic Marine Barracks, dedications at war memorials, music by Marine Corps band units and a memorial religious service.

Call Combat Veterans of Iwo Jima at (703) 212-0695 or e-mail them at CombatVetIwo@miltour.com for more information.


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