One of my co-workers' son is in the 3/1 and in his second tour in Fallujah. He still has not told his wife or mom any of what he experienced in the taking of Fallujah.
His mom told us at work that he came home with some scars that he did not have when he left. That tells me he should have received at least one purple heart. Another of the guys' moms told his mom that he had been recommended for a bronze star for going into a burning house to rescue another wounded marine. But just as we seem to hear about the heroism of these great men from people other than them, he has not said anything about this either.
I pray God's hand of protection be on him and all those brave men and women serving with him.
I'm talking about your Dusty and his unit over here. Come join the conversation and give us the information and perspective that only a proud marine mom can give.