In June 2005, Jensen assumed command of Expeditionary Strike Group Three and deployed in 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. During this deployment, he twice served as Commander Task Force 158, commanding all Coalition Naval and Marine forces operating in the North Persian Gulf and Iraqi territorial waters. Further, he served as Commander Task Force 59, leading the Joint … Continue reading Before Woke II →

Task Force 59 personnel, led by Marine Corps Brigadier General Carl Jensen, were the first to arrive in the “joint operation area” (JOA) region on July 16 where DoD assets evacuated 21 American citizens out of Beirut by helicopter on the first day. On July 21, DoD assets moved more than 3,000 people and brought the … Continue reading Before Woke →

The world is so crazy, and so many bad things are happening. Lately, seeing cute animal videos gives me hope. Whenever I see these, I feel like God is reminding me that He exists, that He is good, that He is in charge, and that He wins in the end. https://twitter.com/Funniest_Family/status/1647346248922419202

With 300 Marines, you could probably take over Iraq if you wanted to and get rid of ISIS completely. Make no mistake about it, Marines are war fighters. I mean they are really good at what they do. The only time they are not good at what they do is when someone puts the shackles … Continue reading QotD →

Paraphrasing actually but I read somewhere he said had we turned a USMC infantry company loose in Afghanistan they would have whooped the Taliban's arse. Let me see if I can find the "Lone Survivors" quote after hitting stick. Chao 4 Now

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