"This means there will be a Marine Corps for the next 500 years." Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal, commenting upon the flag-raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, February 23, 1945.Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue...Semper Fi Marines
Perrett reflects on what he calls the unexpected "warm reception" received at Iwo Jima, a much more treacherous landing than what he experienced at Utah Beach.
I often tell people I owe my life to those guys who took Iwo Jima.
My father flew a crippled B-29 to Iwo Jima on a mission back from Japan. Had Iwo Jima not been in the U.S. hands after the battle he was doubtful that they ever would have made it back.
I know there were thousands of other airman who were relieved to have that Island available as well.
Dig it.
"This means there will be a Marine Corps for the next 500 years." Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal, commenting upon the flag-raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, February 23, 1945.