Itsunori Onodera, the Japanese Minister of Defense, pours water on the Iwo Jima memorial to honor the fallen Japanese and American service members during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 73rd Reunion of Honor ceremony.

IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 24, 2018) Itsunori Onodera, the Japanese Minister of Defense, pours water on the Iwo Jima memorial to honor the fallen Japanese and American service members during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 73rd Reunion of Honor ceremony at Iwo To, Japan. The ceremony is an opportunity for both nations to honor the sacrifices made during the battle of Iwo Jima while recognizing 73 years of peace and prosperity in the U.S.-Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Hannah Hall) File# 180324-M-YY851-0006