"If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines"
-- Unknown
Demise Of A Hard-Fighting Squad
Marines Who Survived Ambush Are Killed, Wounded in Blast
This comes from the Washington Post. In the wake of all of the media's blitzed coverage of negative stories about the military, this one isn't getting nearly the coverage it deserves.
In 96 hours of fighting near the Syrian border, every Marine in this squad was either killed or wounded. In the 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, there were 60% casualties.
We mourn the loss of all of these brave Marines, and our hearts go out to their families. Our prayers are with them and with those wounded.
In 96 hours of fighting near the Syrian border, every Marine in this squad was either killed or wounded. In the 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, there were 60% casualties.
We mourn the loss of all of these brave Marines, and our hearts go out to their families. Our prayers are with them and with those wounded.
Thanks to Seamus and Skip for passing this along. Semper Fi.
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