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Famous Flag Raising Picture on Iwo Jima

Discussion in 'Military' started by YayAreaTaco0311, Feb 23, 2011.

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  1. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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    66 years ago today, 5 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsmen raised the flag on top of Mt. Suribachi.

    SEMPER FI!
     
    YayAreaTaco0311, Feb 23, 2011
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  2. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:19 PM
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    Is it true they did it, then did it again to pose for a picture?
    but cool pic :D
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:20 PM
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  4. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM
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    Yep.
    !!! OOH-RAH !!!
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2011 at 2:47 AM
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    They didn't pose for a picture, they were in the process of putting up a second, larger flag and that moment was captured on film.
    That wasn't the end of the battle, three of those Marines were killed before it was all over.
     
    tacomathom, Feb 24, 2011
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  6. Feb 24, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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    Ahhh good info thanks :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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    Can I get two scoops of hooah! Awesome snap!
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2011 at 10:15 AM
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    Thanks for reminding us. :)


    And hats off to all of our armed forces.


    Their character and integrity give me hope for the future of our country :oldglory:
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2011 at 10:17 AM
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  10. Feb 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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  11. Feb 24, 2011 at 10:23 AM
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  12. Feb 24, 2011 at 10:35 AM
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    Quote of Admiral Nimitz :"Uncommon valor was a common virtue", referencing Marine combat bravery on Iwo !
    27 medals of honor awarded for actions during this horrific battle, I believe 5 were earned by Navy personell. Semper FI and God bless those who served, and those who continue to selflessly serve !!
     
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  13. Feb 24, 2011 at 2:23 PM
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    I have family in that photo.....
     
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  14. Feb 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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  15. Feb 24, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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    Amazing how they didn't really put this in the news yesterday.

    All I saw was bunch of Justin Bieber piece of shit stories.
     
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    Wait....what is going on with Bieber? Is he ok?
     
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    I didn't know that. Somehow, for me that knowledge adds to the significance of that photo.

    My thanks to those who serve feels impotent but it's heartfelt nonetheless.
     
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    He just got a haircut.
     
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    Same here......and we laid him to rest today. They did the 21 gun salute and played "taps". It was very emotional.
     
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