15-313 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

Bill Gallo prods for hidden mines on Iwo Jima Beach on March 1, 1945, as part of a Marine demolition crew

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[Bob Seijas]

Looks like a small photo that was enlarged too far... you can't pump up a small pic, I know that from editing the GCA Journal.

[frankderrico]

Happy Birthday Marines!

[Kiwi]

Are those Marines faces covered in white sunblock of some description?

[AZPhil]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEVIL DOGS.
Semper Fi
Phil

[Bill Hollinger]

I have seen a few beach landing shots with the men adorned with white sun block.

[Paul S.]

Probably zinc cream. I think they used it in WWII not only as sun block but to prevent flash burns (from explosions) on exposed skin. I remember seeing pictures of RAN/RN ratings in the 'Med' wearing it at Action Stations.