According to Emblems of the Rising Sun: Imperial Japanese Army Air Force Unit Markings 1935-1945 this Lily is from an unknown Chutai of 208 Sentai
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“Why does anyone need an AR-15?”
#truth

We often hear just such a question from idealistic gun control advocates… you need only ask a Ukrainian right now.
Woodcraft Turn for Troops 06-07NOV

Turn for Troops: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Turn for Troops?
Turn for Troops is a national initiative started by Woodcraft in 2004 in an effort to bolster the spirits of active duty and rehabilitating military service members. Woodcraft stores across the country host turning events over Veterans Day weekend to assist volunteers in handcrafting wooden writing pens, which are then sent to the troops with personal notes from the turners.
Hopefully my work commitment this weekend gets cut short and I can get up to the local store on Sunday to get at least one pen turned. I’ll turn more if there’s time and they let me…
Today is a Day of Days
Tinian J+1+77 years ago today



US Marines wading toward Tinian from amphibious tractors and landing boats, Mariana Islands, 25 Jul 1944
If the date is correct, this would be part of 2nd MARDIV landing on the second day of the Battle for Tinian.