The WWII veterans’ trip will begin by visiting the Battle of Guam site ... will travel to Iwo To/Iwo Jima for ceremonies that Hegseth would also attend. Their journey concludes in Okinawa ...

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(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Okinawa ... battle. Last month, the emperor and empress visited Iwoto Island, formerly known as Iwojima, the site ...

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