The Leatherneck Journal- Stories, traditions, and history from the United States Marine Corps.
The Design That Built Marines
Before modern PT gear, there was one simple olive drab training shirt. Discover the story behind the iconic WWII Marine Corps physical training shirt and the Marines who wore it as they prepared for war.
Iwo Jima Veteran Dies at 91
Lt. Col. Alfred Carroll. (Photo Credit: Joe Rosenthal/Associated Press) Lt. Col. Alfred "Al" Carroll was a young Marine
when he witnessed five men lift the American flag above Iwo Jima on Feb. 23,
1945, during World War II. Carroll died Wednesday. He was 91 years old. A funeral service was held on Monday at the Leak Memorial
Chapel. [...]
