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Learn More >> The Sailors of Iwo Jima social media followers share photos of their friends and family members who served on Iwo Jima. Learn More >> Pharmacist's Mate John Harlan Willis On 28 February 1945, Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis was killed during the Battle for Iwo Jima while rendering aid to a fallen Marine. He was later posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn More >> African American History Month The Centennial Seven were the only African Americans to command a submarine during the 20th century. Learn More >> Life in the Navy: Iwo Jima Artifacts Life in the Navy: Iwo Jima Artifacts Naval artifacts from the Battle for Iwo Jima. Explore Resources for Navy Veterans Resources for Navy Veterans Locate records related to military service, photos, deck logs, ship histories, and more. Explore FEBRUARY 26 Today in History 1944 - Sue Sophia Dauser, Superintendent of the Navy's Nurse Corps, is the first woman in the Navy to receive the rank of captain. 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