Undisclosed Area of Operation Afghanistan- When American300 built the second tour in it's series 'Profiles in Extreme Courage' for Armed Forces Entertainment... it was looking for Marines. Having a founder that announces for the USMC's Marathon every year helped.
Two years ago as 35,000+ runners toed the starting line of the Marine Corps Marathon they were urged on by not only the new commandant General Amos, comedian Drew Carey and countless others... they were front row witnesses to a spectacular airborne assault of the finish line.
With just moments to go to the start of the event a garrison sized American Flag was descending gracefully out of the sky.. the work of master parachutist, three time Purple Heart recipient and Marine: John Bates, Col retired. Colonel Bates had retired from service to our country a few years before, but had continued on in his duty and dedication by taking on the role of aerial airborne ambassador to the Marines Wounded Warrior Regiment and fund raising and awareness effort.
By jumping into major events with an American flag and message...
Fast forward to the first ever all wounded warrior Marine 'Leathernecks Tour' and
Two years ago as 35,000+ runners toed the starting line of the Marine Corps Marathon they were urged on by not only the new commandant General Amos, comedian Drew Carey and countless others... they were front row witnesses to a spectacular airborne assault of the finish line.
With just moments to go to the start of the event a garrison sized American Flag was descending gracefully out of the sky.. the work of master parachutist, three time Purple Heart recipient and Marine: John Bates, Col retired. Colonel Bates had retired from service to our country a few years before, but had continued on in his duty and dedication by taking on the role of aerial airborne ambassador to the Marines Wounded Warrior Regiment and fund raising and awareness effort.
By jumping into major events with an American flag and message...
Fast forward to the first ever all wounded warrior Marine 'Leathernecks Tour' and
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