Posted on 05/25/2005 6:57:49 PM PDT by AZHua87
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2005 Hundreds of color photos depicting the trials and triumphs of the Navy and Marine Corps troops during operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom adorn the pages of "Defending Freedom," a new hardcover coffee-table book.
Seaman Apprentice Vincent L. Carrillo stands watch on the flight deck of the USS Harry S. Truman, Feb. 4, 2003. The Truman and Carrier Air Wing 3 were on a six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by Seaman Ryan O'Connor, USN
Proceeds of the book's sale will be used to provide financial assistance to sailors, Marines and their families.
Defending Freedom shines a spotlight on the phenomenal work of Navy and Marine photographers and the marvelous jobs the troops are doing in Iraq and Afghanistan, said John W. Alexander, the book's designer and co-editor.
Alexander, who has published four other books, said he was honored to volunteer his time on this project.
"I was pleased to do it," said Alexander, director of communications for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. "I love working on books like this."
"This collection of images taken by military ----
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Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) leave the top ramp area of the USS Bataan, Dec. 12, 2001, as they head for a helicopter ride to the war zone. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group was operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Johnny Bivera, USN Download screen-resolution Download high-resolution |
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