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A video created in Adobe Premiere Pro 2021 to tell the story of the 20th anniversary of the second battle of Fallujah from the viewpoint of two retired Marines who served with 1st Marine Division at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The second battle of Fallujah, also known as Operation Phantom Fury, was a joint military effort carried out Nov. 7-Dec. 23, 2004, by American, British and Iraqi forces meant to eliminate Islamic insurgents in the city. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Atticus Martinez, Cpl. Jaye Townsend, Cpl. Anita Ramos, Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler, and Lance Cpl. Diego Berumen) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Dry Ice composed by Victory Flags/FineTune Music/stock.adobe.com, Aurora Borealis composed by Grégoire Lourme/Jamendo/stock.adobe.com, and The Epical composed by Brain Alien/Music Revolution/stock.adobe.com)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Victor Martinez, Company Bravo first sergeant, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Master Sgt. Jason Gagliano, future operations chief with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, share their combat experiences in Fallujah, Iraq, between Nov. 7, 2004, to April 2006. On Dec. 23, 2022, we remember the sacrifices made 18 years ago when the U.S. Marine Corps participated in the Second Battle of Fallujah from Nov. 7 to Dec. 23, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines Master Gunnery Sgt. David Battles, former scout sniper with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and Gunnery Sgt. Pedro Skaggs, a former maintenance management specialist with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, speak on their experiences during the ‘Battle of Fallujah’ at Camp Lejeune, NC., Nov. 16, 2020. Battles and Skaggs were both present when U.S. troops pushed into the city of Fallujah for the second time—Nov. 10, 2004. The second push into Fallujah was the bloodiest battle of the war in Iraq, resulting in 54 killed in action and 425 U.S. troops wounded. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Megan Roses)

Marines and sailors reflect on the service members who lost their lives and their journey during the Battle of Fallujah in Fallujah, Iraq, Nov 7th through Dec 23rd, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Menelik Collins)

April 2020 marks 16 years since the First Battle of Fallujah in Iraq. Also known as Vigilant Resolve, the operation was the largest combat mission since the declaration of the end of "major hostilities." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Marvin Chavez) For descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Check out what’s been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, compete in the unit’s Warrior Games. Veterans from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, commemorate those who served during the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks to service members at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. For more information: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/488184/marines-compete-mag-39-warrior-games https://www.dvidshub.net/video/487700/commemoration-marines-thundering-third https://www.dvidshub.net/video/488389/secretary-navys-address-marines-sailors-and-civilians-camp-pendleton

The Commandant and SGTMAJ of the Marine Corps speak to Marines and Sailors about the timeless Marine qualities of courage and perseverance by looking back on the battle of Peleliu, the battle of Fallujah, and present day operations. Marine determination, grit and valor make the Corps the ready force America relies on in times of crisis. To send a birthday message to all U.S. Marines and Sailors and provide insight into the where the Marine Corps has been and where it is going. For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.