The infamous island of Iwo Jima, under an approaching typhoon. In the distance you see Mount Suribachi where the famous Joe Rosenthal photo of the US Marines raising the flag was taken on Feb. 23rd 1945. (5 years and 2700 days ago)

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Black, Sands, Iwo, Jima

kyricom says:

kind of ominous looking... my Grandfather fought there

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This is the exact spot of the famous WWII photograph of the US Marines raising the American flag on the summit of Mt. Seribachi after a bloody 4 day conquest of the high-ground. I was blessed and fortunate enough to have re-enlisted on this hallowed ground while serving in the Marines. It was a moment that still brings a tear to my eye when I reflect on it... (5 years and 3447 days ago)