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"Only the dead have seen the end of war. That philosopher couldn't be more right. War ain't going away. Nor are the leaders who don't understand it…who abuse it. This brotherhood is bonded over blood. Not paperwork or policy."

On the morning of July 13, 2008, then, Sgt. Pitts was providing perimeter security at an observation post, when a well-organized enemy force of over 200 fighters initiated a sustained assault using accurate and intense rocket-propelled grenade, machine gun and small arms fire on Vehicle Patrol Basein, in the vicinity of Wanat Village, Kunar Province, Afghanistan.

A wave of rocket-propelled grenade rounds engulfed the Observation Post wounding Sergeant Pitts and inflicting heavy casualties. Pitts was knocked to the ground and was bleeding heavily from wounds to his arm and legs. With incredible toughness and resolve, he subsequently took control of the Observation Post and returned fire on the enemy. As the enemy drew closer, Pitts began throwing grenades, holding them after the pin was pulled and the safety lever was released to allow a nearly immediate detonation on the hostile forces.

Near death and unable to stand on his own because of the severity of his wounds and blood loss, Pitts continued to lay suppressive fire until a two-man reinforcement team arrived. He gave them his main weapon and began gathering ammunition all while continually lobbing grenades until they were expended. Pitts then crawled to a radio and described the situation to the Command Post as the enemy continued to try and isolate them from the main patrol base. With the enemy close enough to hear their voices and with total disregard for his own life, he whispered in the radio situation reports and conveyed information that the Command Post used to provide indirect fire support.

Peace and security in society often depend on the willingness of a small percentage of individuals who are willing to engage in violence in order to protect the general populous.

Happy 250th Birthday America! 🇺🇸

Commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

By doing this, the delegates to the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.

On June 28, 2005, Lt. Mike Murphy lead a four-man Navy SEAL team, deep behind enemy lines in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan. The terrain was mountainous and rugged at an unforgiving altitude of 10,000 feet. Their mission was to conduct reconnaissance to find Ahmad Shah, the leader of a guerrilla group that aligned itself with the Taliban.

A fierce firefight erupted between the four SEALs and an enemy force of more than 50 anti-coalition militia. The enemy had the 4-man team outnumbered and the terrain advantage. They launched a well-organized, three-sided attack on the SEALs and relentlessly forced them deeper into a ravine.

Despite the intensity of the incoming fire and suffering several gunshot wounds, Lt. Murphy risked his own life to save the lives of his teammates. Determined to contact headquarters, but realizing it would be impossible in the extreme terrain where they were fighting, he unhesitatingly moved into the open to gain a better position for transmitting a call and get help for his men.

On June 28, 2005, Lt. Michael P. Murphy valiantly gave his life in order to save the lives of his fellow Navy SEALs during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. For his actions that day, Lt. Murphy would posthumously receive our nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor.

On June 28, 2005, 19 brave warriors gave their lives during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. It was one of the most tragic days in Naval Special Warfare history and also devastated the U.S. Army's 160th SOAR. Godspeed to these brave men. They will never be forgotten.

SEAL Team: PO2 Matthew Axelson PO2 Danny Dietz LT Michael P. Murphy

SEALs: CPO Jacques J. Fontan SCPO Daniel R. Healy LTC Erik S. Kristensen PO1 Jeffery A. Lucas LT Michael M. McGreevy, Jr. PO2 Eric Shane Patton PO2 James E. Suh PO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor

June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day.

Raising awareness of posttraumatic stress, and the numerous situations and events that cause a person to suffer from this terrible disease.

Happy birthday to Lt. General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller! Born on June 26, 1898.

The Marine Corps legend began his career fighting guerillas in Haiti and Nicaragua as part of the Banana Wars, he later served with distinction in World War II and the Korean War as a senior officer. By the time of his retirement in 1955, Puller had reached the rank of lieutenant general.

Puller is credited as the most decorated Marine in American history. He was awarded five Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross. With six crosses, Puller is second behind Eddie Rickenbacker for citations of the nation's second-highest military award for valor. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1955, after 37 years of service.