PFC Harold Schultz, USMC
The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima
2nd Flag Raising
July 5, 2016
LtCol Matt Morgan, USMC (ret) answers our questions after we watched his documentary “The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima” that was shown on The Smithsonian Channel on July 3, 2016.
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As promised, the original story in the Omaha World-Herald is here along with the outstanding graphic evidence (that is magnifiable) that was used by amateur historians to convince the United States Marine Corps to investigate whether the identities of the “Flag Raisers” were accurate.
Navy Corpsman John Bradley
February 23, 1945
1st Flag Raising
2nd Flag Raising
Original Flag Raisers, Doc Bradley included
2nd Flag Raising
Corrected Flag Raisers, PFC Harold Schultz included
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MajGen Eric M. Smith
Commanding General
1st Marine Division
Marine Corps Times reported today that MajGen Eric Smith, the CG of the 1st Marine Division, “was rebuked by a military appeals court for his “personal interest” and bias in overseeing a hazing court-martial” —- GOOD FOR HIM! Hazing is a significant problem that endures in the Marine Corps and the Corps needs STRONG leaders to take HARD stances. Most senior officers shrink from strong stances, not extending themselves because that effort might risk a promotion to a higher rank.
The POLITICALLY CORRECT general officers of today need to be more blunt.
In the case in question, there was no mention of the actions that the Marine in question took… hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, but MajGen Smith’s attempt to eliminate hazing from the Division is out of bound! GARBAGE. The purpose of the UCMJ is “to promote good or and discipline” — is that a thing of the past?
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Col Tony Zinni, USMC
The Basic School, 1989
Quantico VA
THE GREATEST PME I’ve ever attended. You’ll hear the first half of Col Zinni’s “Combat Concepts” PME — delivered in Quantico at The Basic School in 1989 after he gave up command of the 9th Marine Regiment.
Presentations like this one ought to be mandatory for ALLcommanders, from platoon to MEF.
You’ll hear me comment on the presentation at times, amplifying points or giving context to Col Zinni’s comments.
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