The book is called my men are my heroes, the bradley kasal. Marine corps promotion manual, volume 2, enlisted promotions. Bradley kasal of afton, a city of fewer than 900 people in union county, relinquished the sword to sgt. Baretta, a seriously injured first sergeant brad kasal is carried from the hell house by lance corporals chris marquez and dane shaeffer. 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.
Bradley kasal, the outgoing i marine expeditionary force sergeant major, gives remarks during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard marine corps base camp pendleton, calif. Sergeant major alex dobson, usmc colonel gary johnston, usmc. Pdf 70 years ago today, these boys raised this flag. In may of 2006, kasal was awarded the navy cross and a promotion to sergeant major for his heroic actions on the battlefield. Marine sergeant major bradley kasal gave a speech for his retirement thursday, and what he has to say about serving is pure america. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. We remember and honor all that these heroes have sacrificed. Check out my earlier postings on this hero here, part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5. 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. Our 26th president of the united states, teddy roosevelt, he once stated, speak softly and carry a big stick, he said. In this some 230 years of military heritage, more than 650,000 american lives have been lost and more than 1. Bradley allan kasal born may 1, 1966 is a united states marine who received the navy cross. Make no mistake legendary marines parting tribute to.
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. Mar 25, 2018 the second battle of fallujah was fought november 7 to 16, 2004, during the iraq war 20032011. Pdf download my men are my heroes free unquote books. Still holding his 9mm beretta, a seriously injured first sgt. Since the beginning of the american revolution, more than 43 million men and women have served in the u. Major brand books offers you the opportunity to enjoy this series of novels based on factborrowed fiction. 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. 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. View brad kasal s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Kasal feels he did what any good marine wouldve done. The book is a new addition to the leatherneck classics series. As a young marine corps recruit i was told about his heroism by my drill.
Bradley kasal project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Kasal said what makes the marine corps special is semper fidelis, the motto of the marine corps. Jul 08, 2017 sergeant major bradley kasal visits camp pendleton to promote a book about his life. Lucian read, all of which i saw, with quil lawrence. As a combat veteran of world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war, he is one of less than 400 men to have earned the combat infantryman badge with two stars. 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 couldnat resist. Bradley kasal, who earned a navy cross for his role in the battle of fallujah in iraq. Desobry also commanding officer, 20th armored infantry battalion. Jun 06, 2018 sergeant major bradley kasals is famous marine corps wide for his heroic actions in the battle of fallujah, iraq. Shot seven times during closequarter combat in fallujah, iraq, in 2004, he rolled atop a fellow marine to shield him from a grenade blast.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The book takes the viewer across the pacific aboard ship, into the battle of najaf and second battle of fallujahwhere read took his nowiconic photograph of a wounded sergeant major bradley kasal and beyond into the bloody streets of ramadi and the darkness of the haditha massacre. This book is also on the sergeant major of the marine corps reading list. Most marines know him as an incredible leader who epitomized corps values and always led from the front, while. James porterfield during a relief and appointment ceremony at camp pendleton. Commanders leadership handbook marine corps university. 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. Kasal at the time a 1st sgt and several others ran toward the firefight and entered the building amid the confusion. Two decades later kasal stood stiffly at attention, one leg literally shot in half, while the navy cross. After the book signing, the privates to sergeants of the different work sections throughout the squadron came together to socialize with each other and hear the sergeant major speak. My men are my heroes the brad kasal story txdevildog.
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. Today on blackfive there is the story of another true hero whos story is just incredible. The top 10 candidates for the next sergeant major of the marine corps medal of honor recipient invited to join crimefighting superheroes annoyed parents wish deadbeat son would get off. The story of sgtmaj kasal and the marines of the thundering third italicize special words in apamla.
The book is called my men are my heroes, the bradley kasal story. A book about kasals career in the marines, my men are my heroes, went. 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. Bradley kasal became the top enlisted leader of i 1st marine expeditionary force wednesday, taking over from sgt. Medals carry great weight, as do men who wear them. Fiction the james webb award for distinguished fiction book dealing with u. Most marines know him as an incredible leader who epitomized corps values and. Bradley kasal handed over the reigns as sergeant major of i marine expeditionary force to sgt. Take note ladies and gentlemen from the civilian world and the military world as well, this is a historic day. Dec 02, 2015 8 unbelievable stories from the second battle of fallujah.
Now, as the sgtmaj of the school of infantry on camp pendleton, kasal spends his days inspiring young marines that will soon find themselves in situations similar to his own. Perhaps because i am the son and grandson of professional soldiers there has never been a time i can recall i. This will allow you to quickly target the areas in which you are most interested. The term hero gets easily confused with the terms idol or mentor more often than not. A navy cross recipient who overcame grievous war wounds to continue to lead marines on active duty has finally retired. The picture has become iconic, but what happened in this. Brad kasal of afton is known for his heroism in the iraq war. 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. Bradley kasal, sergeant major of i marine expeditionary force, congratulates new graduates from field medical battalionwest during the 65th anniversary celebration of the training institution, and graduation ceremony of field medical service technician class 2015040, aboard marine corps base camp pendleton, calif. Erik bean proficiency in writing 14 june 2010 a true hero. Kasal being awarded the navy cross and promoted to sergeant major in may 2006. Petersons master the officer candidate tests overview each chapter begins with a bulleted overview listing the topics covered in the chapter.
Gandhi unknown binding january 1, 1995 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions enter your mobile number or email address. Marine corps first sergeant brad kasal is an american hero. John lahm, who fought in the battle of peleliu during world war ii, to sgt. You can read all your books for as long as a month for free and will get the latest books notifications. James porterfield at a ceremony held at camp pendleton, california, on may 18. A threepart report follows the recovery of two marines wounded in fallujah.
Kasal, right, receives congratulations after his promotion from first sergeant to sergeant major during a ceremony at marine corps base camp pendleton, calif. My men are my heroes, the bradley kasal story youtube. After a brief visit to his childhood kasal s story quickly gathers steam, introducing the reader to his early marine career. Sergeant major bradley kasal visits camp pendleton to promote a book about his life. These marines left their homeall these great americans left their homesigned up during a time of war and said, i wanna do that. Kasal, a weapons company first sergeant for 3rd battalion, 1st marine regiment, 1st marine division, was assisting in the fight when intense gunfire broke out in a nearby iraqi home. On may 1, 2006, in a ceremony at camp pendleton, kasal was awarded the navy cross. Submissions must be submitted electronically as a pdf or mailed on a dvd. Sergeant major bradley kasal many people have different views and perceptions of a hero. Kasal killed one insurgent before another shot him and a fellow marine, severely wounding them both. The story of sgtmaj kasal and the marines of the thundering. International journal of naval history august 2008. Marines with 3rd assault amphibian battalion, 1st marine division, conduct amphibious recovery operations and beach landings, may 7, 2020.
Marines and ensure your sergeant majorsenior enlisted leader and. One of the bravest marines in the corps just retired, and. Sergeant major bradley kasal, the pride of iowa, is a small town boy who. Click read now pdf download, get it for free, register 100% easily. Photojournalism single the sergeant major bradley kasal award for a. Kasal born 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. Bradley kasal, the outgoing i marine expeditionary unit sergeant major, passes on the sword of office.
Oct 18, 2014 this years message includes interviews with marines from some of the corps most brutal battles, from pfc. Navy cross recipient and marine behind iconic fallujah. My men are my heroes download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Marine sergeant major bradley kasal, spoke at a ceremony at camp pendleton, california, thursday. Kasal the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Kasal made stops at mcb camp lejeune and mcb quantico prior to coming here, but noted that pendleton will always have part of his heart. Sergeant major bradley kasal s is famous marine corps wide for his heroic actions in the battle of fallujah, iraq.
Natonski led 15,000 american and coalition troops against approximately 5,000 insurgent fighters led by abdullah aljanabi and omar hussein hadid. His story is a remarkable tale of bravery, sacrifice and savagery that adds another page to the great book of american military lore. Sergeant major bradley kasal, the pride of iowa, is a small town boy who wanted to be a. Jul 18, 2007 sergeant major bradley kasal visits camp pendleton to promote a book about his life. He received the decoration in may 2006 during a ceremony at camp pendleton, followed by his promotion to sergeant major. A soldiers story is the behindthescenes eyewitness account of the war that shaped our century. Kasal is currently the sergeant major of the infantry school at camp pendleton, ca until he retires in may, 2012. Watch the full length version of the 6th annual salute to iraq and afghanistan veterans, featuring sergeant major bradley kasal, at the marines. From an iowa town to marine corps legend sgt brad kasal. May 18, 2018 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. Kasal gave a presentation on leadership to approximately 100 marines aboard marine corps base camp pendleton may 4.
Kasal grabbed one of the wounded to pull him out of the line of fire, and was hit several times. Alex nicoll were seriously injured in one of the fiercest battles of the iraq war. 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. Contained within the pages of this book the reader will encounter the withering. The afton, iowa, native received the navy cross, promoted and reenlisted during the ceremony. 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. Iowan marine known for heroism in iraq relinquishes sword of office. Ronald green, who will become the next the incoming sergeant major. Bradley kasal, the outgoing i marine expeditionary force sergeant major. Iconic marine retires with much deserved navy cross. 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. One of the marine corps most iconic enlisted leaders just.
Take note ladies and gentlemen from the civilian world and. Hustead took command after major desobry was wounded. 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 pdf his high school gym and offered him a challenge kasal couldnt resist. 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. 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. Kasal led a group of marines in assaulting a building where other marines were pinned down in a fierce firefight with insurgents. Legendary marine sergeant major bradley kasals retirement. Understand that this book isnt as much about brad kasal as it is about his men. 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.