Introduces members of the United States Marine Corps who commited acts of heroism since September 11, 2001, including a helicopter pilot in Iraq and Medal of Honor winner Corporal Jason Dunham, and describes their accomplishments. Contents: A tragic day -- In war and peace -- Trapped in Fallujah -- Enemy in the darkness -- A human shield -- Terror in Tarmiya -- Saving a soldier -- Hero in a helicopter -- Unstoppable -- Ambush in Ganjgal -- Straight into danger -- The greatest sacrifice -- More Marine heroes. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 5.0 ATOS Book Level: 5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 149920EN Lexile Measure: 810 Guided Reading Level: O.