In 1945 on this very date the United States military started one of its most dangerous fights in the history of the pacific, during World War II. Though Feb 19th was the beginning of the battle for Iwo Jimas air fields it was also the beginning of the end for the Japanese. There were over 25,000 US casualties and wounded, 36 days of living hell and death all around. Among all the casualties and wounded there were many Lateenos in both groups, fighting alongside other fellow Americans for the greater good of the world. Its important to recognize all the heroes of this country to include the Lateeno, Native and African Americans who served their country and gave their lives for it. The battle for the Pacific, and most importantly Iwo Jima was won because of the great sacrifices made by our military and the brave souls in it. I am proud to say that our gente played a major role in the securing of the air field on Iwo Jima and the eventual defeat of the Imperial Japanese Army. Being a lateeno veteran myself I am honored to make this blog entry, to all my combat brothers and sisters just showing some love, God bless.
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