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USNAviator
02-19-11, 11:50 AM
Marines

Sixty-six years ago today Marines of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Division landed on Iwo Jima

I salute each and every one of them


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lonewolf121
02-19-11, 11:57 AM
:usmc: Amazing times and amazing achievements; that people still talk about to this day! Semper Fi! :iwo:

doc h fmf
02-19-11, 01:01 PM
Thank You Sir, This Is Where Corpmen And Marines Had The Motto
" Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtrue".

Semper Fi And Godbless

Stephen Doc Hansen Hm3 Fmf

gkmoz
02-19-11, 03:02 PM
My Uncle Ski, was one of them 66 yrs ago. third from the left.
He's deceased now but was one heck of a Marine ! Hand Salute to all that were there ! Moz 68-70 USMC

Baker1971
02-19-11, 04:39 PM
My Uncle Ski, was one of them 66 yrs ago. third from the left.
He's deceased now but was one heck of a Marine ! Hand Salute to all that were there ! Moz 68-70 USMC


Thanks Gary for sharing. Lots of good Marines gave the ultimate sacrifice on that rock

SGT7477
02-19-11, 04:48 PM
Because of them our beloved Marine Corps will continue, Semper Fidelis.