Someone We Should Know

One of my daily read sites is the highly informative mil-blog site Blackfive. It is a really cool site with a great group of contributors from different branches of the U.S. military. Periodically Blackfive has a feature titled "Someone you should know" and it tells the story of someone in the military that should be recognized and heralded for their actions. There are some very fucking impressive stories and this one is among the best and most impressive. If you bothered to read this far, click the fucking link and read the tale of Marine First lieutenant Brian Chontosh because it is inspiring and courageous and you owe him a couple minutes. Brian Chontosh kills people who want to kill you. Take the time to learn about a brave Marine that we should all give our heartfelt thanks. The short version starts here: "and out the door Brian Chontosh bailed, carrying an M16 and a Beretta and 228 years of Marine Corps pride." Brian continues on to kill 20 or so terrorists and wound as many or more who were attacking his platoon's convoy. Wow. Brave or crazy (maybe a little of both - he is a Marine) this is some crazy badass shit. Brian was awarded the Navy Cross, which is the second highest combat award the U.S. Navy has to offer. Awesome. This is someone we should all know. One of the many stories you will never hear on the nightly news. There are good things to be reported, it's too bad the mainstream media outlets aren't doing more of these kinds of stories. The men and women serving in a warzone for our country deserve the recognition they are proudly earning. Thanks Brian. You definitely rock.