Iwo Jima Association of America, Inc.

WELCOME TO THE IWO JIMA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Two signature battles of World War II will forever be Normandy in 1944 and Iwo Jima in 1945. These battles are not intended to diminish the savagery of other conflicts where brave men and women gave their lives for their country. Normandy and Iwo Jima, however, epitomize the very best in bravery, sacrifice and determination of the American warrior.

From the landing on 19 February 1945 until Iwo Jima was declared secure, 70,000 US Marines and Sailors, aided by tens of thousands of Airmen and Sailors at sea, fought a “tooth and nail” battle against the 22,000 Japanese defenders led by LtGen Tadamichi Kuribayashi. Over 27,000 Americans would lose their lives, be seriously wounded or declared Missing in Action. Iwo Jima was one of the most ferocious battles of WWII and is a hallmark of valor in Marine Corps lore, standing alongside other great battles such as Belleau Wood, Chosin Reservoir, Khe Sanh and Fallujah.

MajGen Fred Haynes, USMC (Ret)
5th Marine Division, Iwo Jima 1945
Founder / President
Iwo Jima Association of America, Inc.

 

ABOUT THE IWO JIMA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Our Mission
The Iwo Jima Association of America (IJAA) is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the history of the Battle of Iwo Jima for future generations. Annually IJAA sponsors two educational and historical symposiums, in the Washington, DC locale and on the island of Guam. The symposium on Guam includes the “Reunion of Honor” memorial services on Iwo Jima, jointly held with the Iwo Jima Association of Japan (IJAJ). The primary purpose of these symposiums is to honor those on both sides who sacrificed so much by educating the younger generations on the history of the battle in particular, and World War II in general.

The IJAA is a 501(c)(3) public charity.


Fund Drive
The administration and reorganization of IJAA has been costly in both time and resources. Consequently, we require an infusion of additional funds to establish our educational component. Annual member dues are insufficient to make this transition. Please make a tax deductible donation to further the program. Your generous financial contribution will help ensure the name Iwo Jima will live forever in the annual of Military History! IJAA is a IRS 501 ( c ) (3) tax exempt association.

For further information, email Director@IwoJimaAssociation.org or telephone 703-212-8128.