U.S. Marines and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force

U.S. Marines and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force troops stand side-by-side holding the colors of their nations during the 70th annual Reunion of Honor March 21 at Iwo Jima, Japan. This is the 20th anniversary since beginning the joint reunion of honor and the 70th anniversary since the end of World War II. This ceremony shows the bond the two countries have built together working side-by-side with training, politics and in opposition to international terrorism. The Marines are stationed on Okinawa, Japan, with III Marine Expeditionary Force. The JMSDF members are stationed at Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devon Tindle/Released)