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

the Corps has remained intact

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

On the left

Overall Size: 17"h by 20"w

supported by the 2nd Armored Division’s “Hell on Wheels

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