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From December 7, 1941 until the signing of the surrender in 1945, the men in the Pacific Theater exhibited courage and patriotism by the hour. It was a field of battle where uncommon valor was common. In fact, it was nearly expected to survive. |  |
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From December 7, 1941 until the signing of the surrender in 1945, the men in the Pacific Theater exhibited courage and patriotism by the hour. It was a field of battle where uncommon valor was common. In fact, it was nearly expected to survive. | |
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Go Navy"Hey Flyboy... Think you guys can get in a little closer today? We'd like to be able to breathe when we hit the beach..." "Hey Jarhead... We'll bring it in so close, you'll think Our stuff is your shaving cream. Just make sure you guys get out of the water without drowning... Best of Luck!" |
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"The Battle of Iwo Island has been won. The United States Marines by their individual and collective courage have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in continuing forward movement toward final victory as it is vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.
By their victory, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions and other units of the Fifth Amphibious Corps have made an accounting to their country which only history will be able to value fully. Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue."
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
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Marines of the 28th regiment of the 5th Marine Division raise the American Flag atop Mount Suribachi. With this single act of heroism, the Marine Icon was born and will remain for all time. |
Captain Joe Foss U.S.M.C., America's Number 1 Ace, and recipient of the Medal of Honor, Shot down 26 Japanese Zeros within a single month. Together with his efforts, the marines on the ground saved Guadalcanal. |
The Japanese Surrender August 14, 1945
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Claire Lee ChennaultA.V.G. American Volunteer Group. This was the original title of the brave men who made up the command of the now famous "Flying Tigers."Chennault, like Patton, has little patience or talent for Politics in war. His study of Japanese aircraft and tactics brushes against the Political wishes of the "Big Brass." Sent to the Far East, the hierarchy thinks that this far away duty station will quiet his methods. Not so, Chennault forms the "Flying Tigers", using the P-40 and the rest is Aviation history. |
Moxie LadyAmelia Earhart and her illustrious aviation career was inspirational to the Women of World War II. We salute and thank these women for their support and sacrifice.
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Lost, but not forgotten
