“...these are the problems of the modern U.S. combat soldier, the constant worry about overstepping the mark and an American media that delights in trying to knock us down. Which we have done nothing to deserve. Except, perhaps, love our country and everything it stands for.”
Quote by Marcus Luttrell
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Marcus Luttrell
Marcus Luttrell, born on November 7, 1975, is an American armed forces officer. He is renowned for his heroic actions during the Afghanistan War, particularly during a 2005 helicopter assault where he and his fellow soldiers were ambushed by Taliban forces. He was the sole survivor of the incident, and his story has been widely shared, including in the 2012 film 'Lone Survivor'. more
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