Marine Corps RSS Albuquerque North

Eighty-one years ago, one of the most famous battles in began, the Battle of Iwo Jima.

During WWII, three Marine divisions were assigned the task of taking the island from the Imperial Army of Japan.

About 9:00 a.m., Feb. 19, 1945, began to land on the beach in intervals. For the next five weeks, approximately 70,000 Marines participated in one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history. During the intense fighting, 27 service members were awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery – the highest number of Medals of Honor ever received for one battle in U.S. history.

U.S. Marines continued to press forward and they secured Mount Suribachi and raised the American flag on the summit, Feb. 23.

The iconic raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi captured the spirit of resilience and sacrifice, etching the Battle of Iwo Jima into history.

Let us remember and honor the courage of those who fought on this pivotal day.

U.S. Marine Corps 🎨 by Sgt. Joanna Stauss

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