The IJAA sponsors a range of initiatives, including:

• Historical and educational symposia — gatherings that explore the battles, share firsthand accounts, and promote scholarly discussion.

• Tours — organized trips to Iwo Jima and other Pacific battle sites.

• Outreach and publications — such as Black Sands, the association’s newsletter aimed at preserving and disseminating historical content.

• Reunion events — like the Reunion of Honor, where surviving veterans, family members, historians, and supporters gather to remember and pay respects.