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Taking Cover: Danger Close

Mar 16, 2023
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INSIGHT

Cover-Up of Friendly Fire Incident

  • A friendly fire incident was covered up potentially due to involvement of a powerful politician's son.
  • Military cover-ups can obscure the truth to protect certain individuals and maintain public image.
ANECDOTE

Corporal Gomez Perez's Frustration

  • Corporal Carlos Gomez Perez was a wounded Marine with deep anger about what happened April 12th in Fallujah.
  • His personal comment revealed frustration and possible hidden truths about the incident.
ANECDOTE

Carlos Gomez Perez's Journey and Valor

  • Carlos crossed the US border illegally multiple times before joining the Marines legally at 18.
  • He was awarded the Silver Star for bravery but suffered lifelong PTSD from the battle.
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