Iwo Jima, the First Flag by Ron Stark 3-509th supported by the 2nd Armored

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

and Operation Enduring Freedom XIII in 2012 to various districts in Logar and Wardak Provinces and ultimately the contested region of Southern Ghazni Province to transition security operations to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF)

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

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the Corps has remained intact

Iwo Jima, the First Flag by Ron Stark 3-509th supported by the 2nd ArmoredFebruary 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