Iwo Jima, the First Flag by Ron Stark 3-509th the Corps has remained intact

the Corps has remained intact

On the left

and was redesignated the 82nd Airborne Division

The Soldiers in the center and right wearing the tri-color Desert Camouflage Uniform “DCU” and the Army Combat Uniform “ACU” represent those who deployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom

because then they became easy prey for the fighters of the Third Reich

Iwo Jima, the First Flag by Ron Stark 3-509th the Corps has remained intactFebruary 23, 1945 . . . Atop volcanic Mt. Suribachi, Marines of the 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division, hoist the first American flag over Iwo Jima. As Old Glory breaks the skyline, a tremendous roar of shouts and whistles will emerge from the Marines on the beaches and the sailors at sea. Later, this flag will be lowered and a replacement raised. Although a photo of the second flag would be cherished by the home front, the