On March 6, 1945, Kendeigh's presence at Iwo Jima marked a first for Navy flight nurses.
When Jane Kendeigh landed on Iwo Jima on March 6, 1945, she not only started her role in air evacuations but also symbolized the breaking of new ground for flight nurses serving in combat zones. Her presence was unprecedented; she embodied a shift in military roles available to women and emphasized the critical contributions of female medical professionals during the war.