HISTORY DISPATCH

Doug Zembiec: The Lion of Fallujah

Marine Sgt. Maj. William S. Skiles reflects upon his time serving with Major Douglas Zembiec, known as "The Lion of Fallujah" for his heroic actions commanding Echo Co, 2/1 Marines.

Almanac: The Second Battle of Fallujah Begins (November 7-8, 2004)

The incursion into the city of Fallujah in November 2004 was one of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War.

Harriers Over Afghanistan (Photography)

Two Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots fly over southern Helmand Province, Afghanistan after conducting an aerial refuel.

Night Chopper - Sea Stallion (Photography)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion prepares for an early morning mission in Afghanistan.

Search & Security - Operation Cobra, Afghanistan (Photography)

A corpsman provides security while a Marine Corporal searches a local Afghan man in Southern Shorshork, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, during the second day of Operation Cobra.

Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan (Photography)

A Marine Corps Lance Corporal pauses before returning to Forward Operating Base Geronimo after providing security in Nawa.

On The Wall - Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan (Photography)

Marines climb a wall during Counter Improvised Explosive Device training at Camp Leatherneck.

Nawa Bazaar Security Escort, Afghanistan (Photography)

A corpsman with Jump Platoon provides security while escorting media through the Nawa Bazaar in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Extraction Point, Afghanistan (Photography)

U.S. Marines make their way to the extraction point during operation Northern Lion II in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Devil Dogs Patrol - Operation Grizzly, Afghanistan (Photography)

A Marine Corps Lance Corporal and Viky, an improvised explosive device detection dog, search a compound for hidden threats.

Afghan Girls & Marine Gunner (Photography)

Afghan girls watch as a Marine gunner makes his way to set up a vehicle checkpoint near Forward Operating Base Geronimo.

High Five Patrol - Marine & Afghan Children (Photography)

A Marine Corps rifleman receives a high-five from an Afghan boy during a security patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Candy Petition, Afghanistan (Photography)

An Afghan boy petitions a Marine Corps rifleman for candy.

Farmland Patrol - Marines, Afghanistan (Photography)

A Marine Corps Lance Corporal patrols farmland near in Southern Shorshork, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Lighting Fires, Afghanistan (Photography)

Dueling flames reach for the night sky as Marine Corps instructors light fires in a compound in Afghanistan.

King of the Road - Jump Platoon, Afghanistan (Photography)

A Jump Platoon commander and battalion gunner crosses a bridge in Nawa, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Marine Refueling Point, Afghanistan (Photography)

Tactical vehicles streak through a refueling point.

Marines at War: Stories from Afghanistan & Iraq (Free PDF Book)

This book brings together the short stories of 10 Marines and a sailor who served in either Afghanistan or Iraq, some in both.