usmchistorian Posted November 8, 2013 Share #26 Posted November 8, 2013 One of my dreams as well. Don't know if it will ever come to pass. I know the Japanese don't allow any tourists but the Marine Corps can bring whom ever they wish. I don't know if this still holds true today. So sadly, no average civilians I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted November 11, 2013 Share #27 Posted November 11, 2013 Thank you for posting these pictures. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted November 11, 2013 Share #28 Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks for sharing these amazing photos. I would love to visit one day. I wonder what the process is. I believe that the island is a Japanese base once again. I'm sure there is a lot of red tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted November 24, 2013 Share #29 Posted November 24, 2013 Great photos thanks for posting, would love to one day visit the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted January 23, 2014 Share #30 Posted January 23, 2014 That must be an amazing place to go and let the men fallen there never be forgotten. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted January 24, 2014 Share #31 Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for sharing the images of your trip with us, some very historic and moving sites. Hallowed ground indeed. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varmint Posted January 24, 2014 Share #32 Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for taking the time to share the photos of your trip. It must have been a very moving experience. Truly hallowed ground! Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusl4 Posted March 25, 2014 Share #33 Posted March 25, 2014 Very interesting, Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted March 25, 2014 Share #34 Posted March 25, 2014 I'd love to see to see the island from the landing approaches...to see the same perspective my grandfather saw when he was delivering Marines and SeaBees there. I couldn't set foot on the island. - S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 27, 2014 Share #35 Posted March 27, 2014 How can one get to iwo? Iwo and betio would be on my bucket list. Amazing is all I can say! In regards to Betio/Tarawa that would be no place to visit as it is all developed and covered in trash, a trashy Palm Springs resort. Google earth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefallenbuddha Posted March 31, 2014 Share #36 Posted March 31, 2014 It is possible to visit Iwo by requesting permission from the Japanese Coast Guard or Self Defense Marine Authority, and you don't have to be Japanese (but it would be best if you could speak the language a little or have someone come along as an interpreter). A couple of trips a year are open to the public (but these are not regularly scheduled....and numbers vary from year to year). I personally know of one Australian man in Japan who was allowed to join one of these trips. Of course, being a "veteran" or family thereof does increase your chances of being allowed to come along, but the main point is to show you have a vested interest in seeing the island, i.e. professional research - or something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted March 31, 2014 Share #37 Posted March 31, 2014 The US memorial near the spot of the flag raising had many items the Marines would place there. There was also a memorial to the Soldier who filled the flag raising. He died shortly after he filmed the event. IMG_6252.JPG IMG_6264.JPG Genaust hailed from MN and in particular Minneapolis. His bride was from a small town near me in southern MN entitled Bricelyn. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC Saipan Posted December 8, 2014 Share #38 Posted December 8, 2014 amazing fantastic wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim novak Posted November 2, 2015 Share #39 Posted November 2, 2015 great photos, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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