Dec 02, 2015 8 unbelievable stories from the second battle of fallujah. Our 26th president of the united states, teddy roosevelt, he once stated, speak softly and carry a big stick, he said. Bradley kasal, the outgoing i marine expeditionary unit sergeant major, passes on the sword of office. He received the decoration in may 2006 during a ceremony at camp pendleton, followed by his promotion to sergeant major. A legendary marine who made a name for himself during the early years of the iraq war is finally retiring after thirtyfour years of faithful service to the corps.
In a fire fight with insurgents in a house in fallujah, he was wounded by. Iconic marine retires with much deserved navy cross. Due to the injuries, kasal lost four inches of bone in his right leg. Kasal at the time a 1st sgt and several others ran toward the firefight and entered the building amid the confusion. This is just one of the solutions for you to be successful. Click read now pdf download, get it for free, register 100% easily. Bradley kasal, the current sergeant major of recruiting station des moines, iowa, and navy cross recipient for actions in fallujah. Bradley kasal, center, relinquishes the sword of office during a relief and appointment ceremony on camp pendleton, calif. My men are my heroes the brad kasal story by last summer, a friend gave me a copy of my men are my heroes, the book which tells the story of marine first sergeant brad kasal, the senior nco in 31s weapons company in iraq during the november 2004 battle for fallujah. Most marines know him as an incredible leader who epitomized corps values and always led from the front, while. Bradley kasal project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Publishing, or publishing and printing companies in concho on manta. Kasal is currently the sergeant major of the infantry school at camp pendleton, ca until he retires in may, 2012. Brad kasal, iraq war hero, promotes new book duration. These marines left their homeall these great americans left their homesigned up during a time of war and said, i wanna do that. Bradley allan kasal born may 1, 1966 is a united states marine who received the navy cross for heroic actions performed as the first sergeant of weapons company, 3rd battalion, 1st marines during a firefight in operation phantom fury in fallujah, iraq on november, 2004. Praised by congress in the halls of congress, budget time is always open season on anything mili tary, but the attacks on the armys bradley fighting vehicle during the budget hearings this yearespecially in the housewere particularly fallaci ous.
When the postage stamp was first proposed, some people protested because itd picture living people a violation of postal regulations, but went on to become the most popular u. Marine sergeant major bradley kasal, spoke at a ceremony at camp pendleton, california, thursday. Sgtmaj kasal is very well known among younger veterans. Bradley kasal kasal was a first sergeant in fallujah, iraq, on nov. Bradley kasal, the outgoing i marine expeditionary force sergeant major, observes the relief and appointment ceremony on camp pendleton, calif. We remember and honor all that these heroes have sacrificed. The second battle of fallujahcodenamed operation alfajr arabic. Bradley kasal, perhaps best known for appearing in an iconic image by photographer lucian read, retired from his post as sergeant major of i marine expeditionary force on may 18, marine officials said. Commandants professional reading list fort gordon family. Bradley kasal handed over the reigns as sergeant major of i marine expeditionary force to sgt. Marine sergeant major bradley kasal gave a speech for his retirement thursday, and what he has to say about serving is pure america. Yes, the books poor execution detracts from the readability of the book, but i would encourage you to slog through the antiseptic prose and lack of personality to reach the important underlying story. Shot seven times during closequarter combat in fallujah, iraq, in 2004, he rolled atop a fellow marine to shield him from a grenade blast.
Desobry also commanding officer, 20th armored infantry battalion. Lieutenant colonel nicole mann is the first female marine corps astronaut and is in line to be part of the first team to go back to the moon. James porterfield, right, replaced kasal as the outgoing i marine expeditionary force sergeant major. Sergeant major bradley kasal, the pride of iowa, is a small town boy who wanted to be a united states marine even before a poster perfect marine recruiter marched into his high school gym and offered him a challenge kasal couldnt resist. Take note ladies and gentlemen from the civilian world and the military world as well, this is a historic day. Kasal continues his recovery from his wounds and still walks with a limp. John lahm, who fought in the battle of peleliu during world war ii, to sgt. Kasal served as the sergeant major of recruiting station des moines. Make no mistake legendary marines parting tribute to.
Navy cross recipient and marine behind iconic fallujah. Oct 18, 2014 this years message includes interviews with marines from some of the corps most brutal battles, from pfc. One of the bravest marines in the corps just retired, and. He is a hero from the second battle for fallujah in 2004, when he was a first sergeant. Natonski led 15,000 american and coalition troops against approximately 5,000 insurgent fighters led by abdullah aljanabi and omar hussein hadid. Books shop crate club academy gear log in try 7 days free. In november of 2004, sgtmaj kasal was smack in the middle of a hell storm called operation phantom fury in fallujah, iraq, when one of his squads got pinned down inside of a building full.
He has undergone 21 surgeries to date in order to repair his injuries and save his leg. You can read all your books for as long as a month for free and will get the latest books notifications. The remarkable saga of sergeant major brad kasal, usmc during his stand at the hell house in fallujah, iraq that earned him a navy cross and a. Marine corps commandants professional reading list for. A soldiers story is the behindthescenes eyewitness account of the war that shaped our century. The armys bradley fighting vehi cleloved by the troops. A navy cross recipient who overcame grievous war wounds to continue to lead marines on active duty has finally retired. Sergeant major bradley kasal, the pride of iowa, is a small town boy who wanted to be a united states marine even before a poster perfect marine recruiter marched into his high school gym and offered him a challenge kasal couldn.
Legendary marine sergeant major bradley kasals retirement. The story of sgtmaj kasal and the marines of the thundering third italicize special words in apamla. He could have stayed at company hq but he saw his job was to be with his men during the battle of fallujah. Bradley kasal born 1966 in marengo, iowa is a sergeant major in the united states marine corps who received the navy cross for heroic actions performed as the first sergeant of weapons company, 3rd battalion, 1st marines during a firefight in operation phantom fury in fallujah, iraq on november, 2004. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the sergeant major us marines, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Sergeant major bradley kasal whom you know from his heroic exploits in the marine corps as told by our very own grunt style 1st sergeant, is retiring from the marine corps today. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will. Sergeant major bradley kasal retires american grit. Bradley kasal is a sergeant major in the united states marine corps who received the navy cross for heroic actions performed as the first sergeant of weapons company, 3rd battalion, 1st marines during a firefight in operation phantom fury in fallujah, iraq on november, 2004. One of the marine corps most iconic enlisted leaders just. Feb 9, 2017 this site contains recommended books to be read by all enlisted marines.
Hustead took command after major desobry was wounded. Brad kasal, iraq war hero, promotes new book sergeant major bradley kasal visits. Legendary marine sergeant major bradley kasal s retirement speech. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Nov 07, 2014 embedded with us marines in the battle for fallujah in 2004, monitor staff writer scott peterson tracks down the death dealers of charlie company on the 10th anniversary of that pivot point. Ronald green, who will become the next the incoming sergeant major. On may 1, 2006, in a ceremony at camp pendleton, kasal was awarded the navy cross. Bradley kasal became the top enlisted leader of i 1st marine expeditionary force wednesday, taking over from sgt. Omar nelson bradley was born in clark, missouri, on 12 february 1893. Baretta, a seriously injured first sergeant brad kasal is carried from the hell house by lance corporals chris marquez and dane shaeffer. Comprehending as skillfully as pact even more than additional will provide each.
Jun 06, 2018 sergeant major bradley kasals is famous marine corps wide for his heroic actions in the battle of fallujah, iraq. Most marines know him as an incredible leader who epitomized corps values and. Bradley kasal, who earned a navy cross for his role in the battle of fallujah in iraq. In this some 230 years of military heritage, more than 650,000 american lives have been lost and more than 1. As a young marine corps recruit i was told about his heroism by my drill.
Jul 18, 2007 sergeant major bradley kasal visits camp pendleton to promote a book about his life. The book about 1st sgt brad kasal and his marines is a result of those contacts and gave me the opportunity to clearly demonstrate the difference between the two. Pdf download my men are my heroes free unquote books. Kasal being awarded the navy cross and promoted to sergeant major in may 2006 bradley allan kasal born may 1, 1966 is a united states marine who received the navy cross for heroic actions performed as the first sergeant of weapons company, 3rd battalion, 1st marines during a firefight in operation phantom fury in fallujah, iraq on november. Kasal grabbed one of the wounded to pull him out of the line of fire, and was hit several times. The book is called my men are my heroes, the bradley kasal story. Bradley kasal born 1966 world biographical encyclopedia. Sergeant major bradley kasal, the pride of iowa, is a small. That included assaulting into rooms with them during the toughest fighting, evacuating wounded and using his body to absorb multiple ak rounds and.
Major brand books offers you the opportunity to enjoy this series of novels based on factborrowed fiction. A hero of operation phantom fury in fallujah, sergeant major bradley kasal effectively closed the book on his prestigious career on may 18, when he handed. Welcome to friendly what are you looking for book all we saw. Since the beginning of the american revolution, more than 43 million men and women have served in the u.
Medals carry great weight, as do men who wear them. My men are my heroes the brad kasal story txdevildog. Marines are required to read three books from their specific level each year. Kasal the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. One of the marine corps most iconic enlisted leaders just retired.
As understood, deed does not recommend that you have astonishing points. I want every marine and sailor to understand they enlisted for a reason and a purpose, said kasal in a command release. Mar 25, 2018 the second battle of fallujah was fought november 7 to 16, 2004, during the iraq war 20032011. Take note ladies and gentlemen from the civilian world and.
Sergeant major kasal in combat you will be punched in the face, nc, united states. Jan 20, 2020 i had the pleasure of meeting marine sgt major bradley kasal and listen to a talk he gave. Pdf 70 years ago today, these boys raised this flag. James porterfield replaced kasal as i mef sergeant major.
James porterfield at a ceremony held at camp pendleton, california, on may 18. The commandants professional reading list offers an excellent opportunity for marines to not only study military history, but to learn from the experiences of those who have already faced many of the challenges individual marines may face in the future. Sgtmaj kasal is the sergeant major for i marine expeditionary force at camp pendleton. Plumley january 1, 1920 october 10, 2012 was a career soldier and airborne combat infantryman in the united states army who rose to the rank of command sergeant major. Two decades later kasal stood stiffly at attention. For the mess night, they invited a special guest to speak. Baker company headquarters section 1st rank l to r. Perhaps because i am the son and grandson of professional soldiers there has never been a time i can recall i.
America in afghanistan, 20012014 so far regarding the ebook weve got the wrong enemy. For extraordinary heroism while serving as first sergeant, weapons company, 3d battalion, 1st marine regiment, regimental combat team 1, 1st marine division, i marine expeditionary force, u. Mcdonald a canadian who, having served two years in the canadian army, volunteered in the us army so he could serve as a soldier in vietnam in 196970. Legendary marine from battle of fallujah gives most. Continental marines magazine almanac 2015 by marine forces.
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