Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's visit to Iwo Jima

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Iwo Jima to pay tribute to Japanese and American soldiers who died in World War II's bloodiest battle. The visit marks the first by the royal couple to the island.

100-year-old WWII Veteran's Visit to Iwo Jima

100-year-old WWII veteran travels from Bristol, Connecticut to Iwo Jima to mark 80 years since the U.S. fought on the island. He is among the last living survivors of the battle, where he fought as a gunner on an AAV. Caminiti laid a wreath at the site where the American flag was raised in 1945.

World War II Navy veteran's death while traveling to D-Day event

World War II Navy veteran dies at 102 while traveling to France for D-Day 80th anniversary event. Robert Persichitti was a WWII Navy veteran who witnessed the raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima and served as a Radioman 2nd Class on the USS Eldorado. He passed away peacefully in Germany after falling ill on the way to Normandy.