US Marines from 2nd Battalion wait to board helicopters from Camp Dwyer as they leave to take part in Operation Khanjar on July 2, 2009. US Marines are in a "hell of a fight" as they storm into Taliban strongholds in a major assault in Afghanistan, according to their commanding officer. (AFP/File/Manpreet Romana)
Goodspeed ot the men and women of the US Marines from 2nd Battalion.
You have my deepest respect.