Sgt. Brendan Marrocco's retired brother, Mike Marrocco, fires 155mm howitzer rounds from an M777 with Task Force Blackjack, Bravo battery, 4-25 FA on FOB Shank, Afghanistan. The gentlemen are part of Feherty's Troops First Foundations' Operation Proper Exit. Operation Proper Exit is for troops that have been injured in battle and provides them the opportunity to make a "proper exit" on their own terms. Staff Sgt. Nelia Chappell

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