73 years ago today, the first wave of Marines began hitting the black beaches of Iwo, thus beginning a five-week battle which would comprise some of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting of the Pacific. 27 Medals of Honor would be awarded, 6821 men would die there, and one new notch on our long legacy as Marines. Semper Fi. #stayzero #zerofoxtrot #iwojima #ww2 #military #history #neverforget @stayzeroactual @marines