A local Betio priest leads a prayer during a memorial
A local Betio priest leads a prayer during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the B... More
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command,
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command, American officials and distinguished guests from partner nations gather for a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2... More
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, participate in a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memori... More
Taneti Maamau, right, president, Republic of Kiribati,
Taneti Maamau, right, president, Republic of Kiribati, interacts with Michael Goldman, charge d' affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, after a remembrance ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov.... More
A Betio resident wears a decorative headdress during
A Betio resident wears a decorative headdress during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initi... More
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, render honors during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to ... More
From left, Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief
From left, Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, Michael Goldman, charge d' affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, and Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, attend a me... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin B. Loppe, team leader,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin B. Loppe, team leader, Lima company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), carries the organizational guidon during a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic ... More
The Betio Chief of Police salutes during a memorial
The Betio Chief of Police salutes during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Bat... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon commander, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), recites the oath of office during a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiri... More
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that ini... More
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, attends
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, attends a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that in... More
Wreaths sit against the Battle of Tarawa monument during
Wreaths sit against the Battle of Tarawa monument during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that i... More
Local Betio residents display a sign in support of
Local Betio residents display a sign in support of a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiat... More
Members of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency render
Members of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency render honors during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Bet... More
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command,
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command, American officials and distinguished guests from partner nations gather for a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2... More
Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva,
Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, speaks during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landin... More
Family members of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine
Family members of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr., carry a wreath during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony m... More
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, participate in a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memori... More
A Betio police officer salutes during a memorial ceremony
A Betio police officer salutes during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marks the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle ... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon commander, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), is promoted to 1st Lt. during a ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 21,... More
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, places
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, places a candle at the Japanese memorial garden during a remembrance ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The remembrance followe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks at Red Beach 2 after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left, and Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, carry a wreath during a memorial ceremony ... More
Flowers and candles sit at the Japanese memorial garden
Flowers and candles sit at the Japanese memorial garden after a remembrance ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The remembrance was held after a ceremony honoring the 75th anni... More
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, participate in a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memori... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, center, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, place a wreath during a memorial ceremon... More
Hada Tsuguyoshi, left, counsellor and deputy chief
Hada Tsuguyoshi, left, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, renders honors during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), hold a commemoration ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held at an original landing site for... More
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that ini... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Boivin, left, military
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Boivin, left, military planner, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), and Gunnery Sgt. Ethan Schrader, team leader, DPAA, salute during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mateo Flores, company commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mateo Flores, company commander, Lima company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), speaks during a commemoration ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 2... More
A wreath is displayed before a memorial ceremony in
A wreath is displayed before a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle of Taraw... More
The Betio Chief of Police stands watch during a memorial
The Betio Chief of Police stands watch during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated th... More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Pacific Band perform
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Pacific Band perform at Red Beach 2 in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The band played after a memorial ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of th... More
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, and
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, and guests, throw flowers in honor of the fallen after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75... More
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command,
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command, American officials and distinguished guests from partner nations participate in an educational tour after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Re... More
Clay Bonnyman Evans, grandson of Medal of Honor recipient
Clay Bonnyman Evans, grandson of Medal of Honor recipient Alexander Bonnyman Jr., attends a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversar... More
A Betio police officer renders honors during a memorial
A Betio police officer renders honors during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the... More
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing color
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing color guard participate in a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landing... More
A local Betio resident carries a wreath during a memorial
A local Betio resident carries a wreath during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated t... More
U.S. military leaders with Defense POW/MIA Accounting
U.S. military leaders with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Marine Forces Pacific, and distinguished visitors from the U.S. and Japanese Embassies, attend a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Repub... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), hold a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held at an original landing site for V3/... More
A sign is displayed for Red Beach 1, 2 and 3 in Betio,
A sign is displayed for Red Beach 1, 2 and 3 in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The code-named beaches represent sites of landings by U.S. Marines in Betio that initiated the Battle of... More
A Betio resident poses for a photo after a memorial
A Betio resident poses for a photo after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Bat... More
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission,
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, speaks during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary... More
A monument stands in Betio as the site for a memorial
A monument stands in Betio as the site for a memorial ceremony in Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marks the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle of... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), hold a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held at an original landing site for V3/... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian M. Macaluso,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian M. Macaluso, administrative specialist, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, serves in the color guard during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Taraw... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jon C. Kreitz, deputy director,
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jon C. Kreitz, deputy director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, speaks during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, left, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (I MAW), and a Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, sergeant major, I MAW, participate in an educational tour aft... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific participate
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific participate in a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memorialize all who made the ultimate sacrifi... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2),
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), holds the organizational guidon after a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held a... More
Memorial candles burn during a remembrance ceremony
Memorial candles burn during a remembrance ceremony at the Japanese memorial garden in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The candles were placed after a memorial ceremony honoring the 75... More
U.S. Marines attend a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa
U.S. Marines attend a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle of Tarawa; it was... More
From left, Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief
From left, Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, Michael Goldman, charge d' affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, and Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, interact af... More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Pacific Band perform
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Pacific Band perform at Red Beach 2 after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the lan... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mateo Flores, company commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mateo Flores, company commander, Lima company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), speaks during a commemoration ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 2... More
A U.S. Marine wears a pin representing Defense POW/MIA
A U.S. Marine wears a pin representing Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memorialize all who ... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), carry the national and organizational colors during a ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was hel... More
Betio residents embrace each other during a memorial
Betio residents embrace each other during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Ba... More
Flags representing the U.S., Republic of Kiribati,
Flags representing the U.S., Republic of Kiribati, and Japan are flown during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the lan... More
A U.S. Marine barracks cover sits next to flowers after
A U.S. Marine barracks cover sits next to flowers after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that in... More
Taneti Maamau, president of the Republic of Kiribati,
Taneti Maamau, president of the Republic of Kiribati, speaks during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in B... More
U.S. Marines load wooden boxes containing remains and
U.S. Marines load wooden boxes containing remains and artifacts during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memorialize all who made the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon commander, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), is promoted to 1st Lt. during a ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20,... More
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission,
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, speaks during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary... More
Distinguished visitors from the Republic of Kiribati,
Distinguished visitors from the Republic of Kiribati, U.S., Japan, New Zealand, and Australia, attend a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75t... More
Michael Goldman, charge d' affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva,
Michael Goldman, charge d' affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, places a candle at the Japanese memorial garden during a remembrance ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The rememb... More
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission,
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, pays respects during a remembrance ceremony at the Japanese memorial garden, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. ... More