Posted on 06/26/2019 5:08:30 PM PDT by jeb184
Marine Corps UH-1Y pilot Capt. Brian Jordan was low on fuel when he heard a frantic plea. Two British soldiers had been hit by a Taliban Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and were at death’s door. It was June 21, 2012, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Jordan had had a busy week of flying missions when he learned that a small unit of British Grenadier Guards were pinned down under heavy enemy fire. They needed an urgent MEDEVAC.
There is no hesitation for what becomes an unplanned Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC). Jordan and his crew push through combat fire to help brothers-in-arms. These extraordinary warriors from different countries are thrown together as only combat can. We see valor we can never forget, nor underestimate its worth – the effects that are lifelong.
In their words, here’s what went down when U.S. and British forces raced for survival.
(Excerpt) Read more at commdiginews.com ...
How many of our brave, patriotic politicians would do this?
“How many of our brave, patriotic politicians would do this?”
With very few exceptions, the Marine standards wouldn’t even let them go to basic.
Except, perhaps, to serve as targets.
Especially dimbulbcrats.
Are you kidding?
Today’s politicians just hear the word racist or sexist and immediately run into a corner and get into the fetal position.
It would be nice to read the story without having to wade through 500 adverts.
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