USMCRET
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Monday is Memorial day in the United States and since Mark Wake posted about the anniversary of the Kolwezi Jump, a very moving tribute to the REP and his dear friends. Also, the recent Suicide of a former Marine and Legionnaire and the tragic loss of the French Commandos in the hostage rescue in Burkina Faso, it is fitting to remember our Brothers and Sisters.
As of today:
Operation Iraqi Freedom, United States Casualties
3,490 Killed in Action
933 Non-action Deaths
4,423 Total Deaths
31,957 Wounded in Action
Operation Enduring Freedom, primarily Afghanistan
1,846 Killed in Action
505 Non-action Deaths
2,351 Total Deaths
20,096 Wounded in Action
I also call to mind the deaths of our brothers in arms fighting this damned global war against Terrorism. It has been an honor to have all of you at our side. You guys are all in my thoughts because all of you understand full well the gravity and the toll it has taken on all of us.
I salute you all, you are the best of Allies, none better to go into battle with, none better protecting your flank, and none better at guarding your 6.
Semper Fidelis Brothers, Semper Fidelis
As of today:
Operation Iraqi Freedom, United States Casualties
3,490 Killed in Action
933 Non-action Deaths
4,423 Total Deaths
31,957 Wounded in Action
Operation Enduring Freedom, primarily Afghanistan
1,846 Killed in Action
505 Non-action Deaths
2,351 Total Deaths
20,096 Wounded in Action
I also call to mind the deaths of our brothers in arms fighting this damned global war against Terrorism. It has been an honor to have all of you at our side. You guys are all in my thoughts because all of you understand full well the gravity and the toll it has taken on all of us.
I salute you all, you are the best of Allies, none better to go into battle with, none better protecting your flank, and none better at guarding your 6.
Semper Fidelis Brothers, Semper Fidelis