4th Marine Division. Ricard and his unit were sent to the Pacific Theatre and participated in the battles of Saipan and Tinian before conducting final preparations in Hawaii to invade Iwo Jima.” ...

Honoring our 6,821 fallen U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima were eleven 2024 and 2025 Division Young Marines of the Year from across the U.S. as well as Mackey who is the recipient of the Jimmy Trimble Award.

Recently digitized footage shows the Marine assault on Iwo Jima during World War II, including prepping equipment, arriving on the island and raising the flag. (U.S. Marine Corps History Division ...

Mackey was reportedly one of 12 2024 and 2025 Division Young Marines of the Year from across the U.S. who honored fallen Marines at Iwo Jima during the event. The Young Marines is a national non ...