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Then-Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Brad Kasal receives assistance from Marine Pfc. Christopher Marquez and Lance Cpl. Dane Shafer to escape the infamous “Hell House” in Fallujah, Iraq, where Marines were pinned down during a firefight during Operation Phantom Fury in November 2004. Kasal received the Navy Cross for his actions. Courtesy photo

Receives Assistance

Then-Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Brad Kasal receives assistance from Marine Pfc. Christopher Marquez and Lance Cpl. Dane Shafer to escape the infamous “Hell House” in Fallujah, Iraq, where Marines were pinned down during a firefight during Operation Phantom Fury in November 2004. Kasal received the Navy Cross for his actions. Courtesy photo

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