it was the deadliest day of the iraq war for american military women…

“Just as Padmore reached the scene, he saw Saalman staggering toward him, her charred, flayed hands held up before her, her eyes vacant in a blackened face. She’d lost her rifle during the explosion. “Sally, pull yourself together,” he said. “You are not going to die. I promise: You are not going to die. But we need some leadership.”

He watched her expression change instantly from shock to rage. “Somebody give me a f**king weapon!” she screamed. “I need a f**king weapon!” The adrenaline pumping through her body obviously masked her pain. Padmore handed her his own M16 and headed off to find other wounded marines, with the sound of Saalman firing her gun toward the insurgents ringing in his ears…”

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project valour-it is still going strong. we very much need your donation too. if you can help with any amount, please go here. as of this writing the Marine team is still in the lead… barely.

have i ever told any of you just how competitive i am? just wondering.