Umm Qasr March 21, 2003
A U.S. Marine raises the American and Marine flag at the entrance to Iraq’s main port of Umm Qasr March 21, 2003.
Marines briefly raised the Stars and Stripes after facing tougher than expected resistance in and around the southern Iraq port. Some time later, the flag was removed. No reason was given for the decision, but Washington has consistently stressed that invading U.S. forces want to liberate Iraq, not occupy it
Photo by Desmond Boylan/Reuters
Could you please send me this photo? My husband was in Iraq in 2003. He was 3rd battalion 5th marines 1st marine regiment. I would love to get pictures for him.