Ten years ago, Marines were fighting in Fallujah during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This year, Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment reunite and celebrate the bond they formed. Full Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXsIeFPNghc | U.S. Marine Corps

Yesterday in 2004, #Marines launched the Second Battle of Fallujah, also known as Operation Phantom Fury. For more than six weeks, Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers fought alongside coalition partners to clear the city of insurgents. The street-to-street and house-to-house fighting was some of the most intense combat of the Iraq War, and led to acts of exceptional courage by Marines and Soldiers. Nine Marines were awarded the Navy Cross for their heroism, and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia

US army operation 'Phantom Fury' aimed to take control of the Iraqi city Fallujah in 2004. During the offensive, green staff sergeant David Bellavia had to lead his squad to defeat the surrounding insurgents that were threatening their position. Watch more like this on discovery : https://bit.ly/3KJGX99 | Love History