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Through the smoke of a flare, US Marines carry a wounded comrade who was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to a Medevac helicopter of U.S. Army's Task Force Lift "Dust Off", Charlie Company 1-171 Aviation Regiment in Helmand province on Nov. 10. Two US Marines were hit by IED had multiple fractures on both their legs.
Behrouz Mehri / AFP - Getty Images
US Marines cover their faces and their two wounded comrades, who were hit by an (IED) while a Medevac helicopter lands.
Behrouz Mehri / AFP - Getty Images
US Marines carry a wounded comrade to a Medevac helicopter.
Behrouz Mehri / AFP - Getty Images
US crew chief, specialist Saul Avila (L) and flight medic staff sergeant Noah Berg (R) give medical treatment to two wounded US Marines.
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hope they get them out safe and they live and also thanks for keeping me free and safe thanks alot luv ya
What amazing young people, both the Marines , Army and the Medics. Bravo to you and my heart felt gratitude. Come home safely.
Good pictures but most of all, Thank you Marines!
It breaks my heart to see our soldiers suffer even for a minute. It swells my heart to see what they all can do for each other. Please come home. We need you here !!
We should have nuked Afghanistan 10 years ago and we wouldn't be doing this today!
I have an idea, lets nuke the WHOLE world, and lets see who nukes us back. Some of you people are so naive.
My son is an ARMY nurse. A good one. I am a very proud father of a good man.
semper fidelis
THANKS to each and every member of our armed services for the job you do. I pray each and every one of you can and will come home safe and sound.
My son is currently deployed with the Marines in Helmand province. He is a FMF Navy Corpsman (Medic). His Mom and Dad are very proud him. We are also proud of his sister (Navy Veteran) and her Navy FMF Chief Corpsman.
Please keep our military service personal in your thoughts and prayers.
Blessed be the peacemakers. Be safe. God speed.
Semper Paratus - USCG ret.
Bring them all home. Stop wasting lives. We shouldn't lose another of our best for that wasteland.
Im sure that these pictures were intended to honor our brave service people, but for those of us with loved ones there now, not the kind of pictures we want to see especially right before Veterans day.
Nice for NBC to be pro-military a couple days out of the year. Thanks. Good pictures -- really helps people know what it is like.
You should be very proud of your son. He is the best example of what it means to be an American
Happy Birthday Marine Corps. Semper Fi !
Here's an idea- why not do some preventative medicine and pull these guys the @!$%# out! This 'war' is worthless and has been a complete waste!
Thank you to all the armed forces for the sacrifices you have made and continue to make. I would hope that all Americans realize what we have, because of the armed forces, although When I look at pictures of some of the protesters across the country, I doubt that some of them have a clue.
retired, I assume you are referring to the OWS protesters. Don't forget, there are vets among those protesters too, one of whom was seriously injured by the police. The protest has nothing to do with the armed forces. Also, if you are referring to the picture of the flag being walked on, please keep in mind that there are those running for office who are, in their own way, stomping all over our flag by wanting to take away our rights. There are those in the crowd who back these candidates who think it's perfectly ok to strap on a loaded gun and stand among a crowd at a town hall meeting "just because they can". You will always find a mixture of good and bad when you have a crowd of people but you can't judge all by the rotten few.
To all the parents, praise for raising such fine young men and women! To all the fighting men and women, prayers are always with you that you come home safe. To those who suffer injuries, remember that as long as you have breath in your body you have hope. I think J R Martinez is an excellent example of someone who started out as a healthy, handsome young man, who went through hell and disfigurement only to come out of it as a magnificent example and spokesperson to and for his fellow fighting men and women. Yes, J R is scarred but he's still beautiful (if you can say that about a man) both inside and out.
Just want to say to all those who have served and currently in our Nations Armed Forces,THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. OUR COUNTRY IS A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE OF YOU! HAPPY VETERANS DAY..
We owe our servicemen overseas the deepest gratitude for protecting us. Their sacrifices and their courage has kept America safe and free. We all pray daily for their safety.
The best of America being spent on some of the worst of humanity.
Sane, common sense (not greedy thinking of the countries resources to gain at every given moment) methods to reach a negotiation BEFORE going to war is the intelligent way. That's my way and Im an American.
God Bless all our service members and get them home now.
If you're interested, here's a 30 minute documentary by Vaughn Smith.
BLOOD & DUST. A Journey across Afghanistan with the U.S. Army's Medical Team.
It didn't go thru... but look for it as BLOOD & DUST
Today, 10 November 2011 is the 236th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. If you know a Marine, wish him happy birthday.