Ladies and Gentleman, today marks 11 years to the beginning of Operation Phantom Fury. Once again our nations heroes stood and made uncommon valor, a common virtue.
Pictured is a heart-wrenching series of photographs taken on November 9th, 2004. Gunnery Sergeant Ryan P. Shane moved directly into the line of fire in order to recover his wounded comrade, Sergeant Lonny Wells.
As you go out this weekend, especially you Marines celebrating the birth of the Corps, take a moment to remember the 13,350 coalition warriors that brought the insurgency in Fallujah to its knees.
Have an amphibious weekend. ~Josh