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Sailing by Iwo Jima

In the spring of 1966, the Fifth Marine Division was activated for service in Vietnam. Specifically, the 26th Regiment. The 1st Battalion departed from San Diego aboard the LPH Iwo Jima along with the Vancouver and Thomaston. After leaving Hawaii, we were told that we would be sailing by the island of Iwo Jima to honor and pay […]

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