Posted on Jul 18, 2017

26 Photographs of the Heroes of Iwo Jima, Where Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue

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The perspective of these photographers attests to the bravery and commitment of our Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard.

26 Photographs of the Heroes of Iwo Jima, Where Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue

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COL Mikel J. Burroughs

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Excellent photos SGT (Join to see)! Thanks for sharing these this morning!

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That they are, sir!

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Great pictures, especially the naval guns blasting and the Marine with the kitten.

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I liked the one where a Marine is offering the prisoner a cigarette while the prisoner was wounded and covered in that God awful volcanic sand.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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That is a good gesture.

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Cpl Kevin Partlow

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Very nice historical photos. Insight into out past.

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26 Photographs of the Heroes of Iwo Jima, Where Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue

26 Photographs of the Heroes of Iwo Jima, Where Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue

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