Despite capturing Suribachi, the battle continued to rage for many days, and the island would not be declared "secure" until 31 days later, on March 26.
Walaupun Suribachi sudah direbut, pertempuran berkepanjangan masih berlangsung, dan Iwo Jima tidak bisa dikatakan "aman" hingga 31 hari kemudian, pada 26 Maret 1945.