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He joined the Marines at 16, served as a Raider, and fought at Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal in World War II. Now, he just wants ...
From Harrier launches to life-saving drills, the 22nd MEU(SOC) sharpens its edge aboard the USS Iwo Jima during high-tempo ...
Wright, a former corporal with the United States Marine Corps Raider Regiment, bravely fought in Iwo Jima and played a role ...
A World War II veteran who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima is now celebrating 100 years of life. Richard Wickenhauser grew up ...
Frank Wright was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, and helped liberate Guam. Eight decades later, his birthday wish is to get 100,000 cards and letters.
On July 5, the National Museum of Military Vehicles will host Shayne Jarosz, executive director of the Iwo Jima Association, ...
LODI — Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish.
Frank Wright, a Marine Corps Raider and Purple Heart recipient, is marking his centennial with a wish that’s capturing hearts ...
So far, he’s up to almost 200 cards just one week out, but he wants to read more kind words with his one birthday wish– ...
Iwo Jima survivors, from left, Bob Boyd, Vocelka, John Dickinson, Tunnyhill and LeRoy Hanson. Vocelka returned to Nebraska soon after the end of World War II, while Tunnyhill stayed in the Marines ...
On July 5, the National Museum of Military Vehicles will host Shayne Jarosz, executive director of the Iwo Jima Association, ...