Caption:
Iwo Jima, Japan (March 13, 2007) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 63,
launched from USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), approaches the coast of Iwo
Jima, moving past a historic piece of the Battle of Iwo Jima fought
during World War II. Sailors of the ship learned about the
history of the battle through war remnants and used the time on the
island to honor service members of both forces who lost their lives in
the battle. Harpers Ferry with embarked 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW)
are here to support the 62nd Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima to
be held March 14. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist
Seaman Aaron L. Stephens (RELEASED)
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