Face of Defense: Marine Dedicates U.S. Flag to Son

Face of Defense: Marine Dedicates U.S. Flag to Son

By Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Cifuentes
1st Marine Division Public Affairs

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan , May 16, 2012 – Marine Corps 1st Lt. Phillip M. Downey has a unique gift for his soon-to-be-born son at home. He is sending his upcoming baby boy the American flag, which flew 50 feet above the Task Force Leatherneck compound here on April 28.

Marine Corps 1st Lt. Phillip M. Downey salutes as the American flag is lowered during sunset at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, April 28, 2012. Downey is sending the flag home for his soon-to-be-born son. U.S. Marine Corps photo Related Entries Face of Defense: Marine Performs Flag Dedications Face of Defense: Vietnam Vet Serves in Iraq Face of Defense: Soldier Dedicates Career to Fallen Friend Face of Defense: Marine Cites Pride in Service Recent Entries Dissection of Photosynthetic Electron Transport Process in Sweet Sorghum under Heat Stress Serum Levels of Beta2-Microglobulin and Free Light Chains of Immunoglobulins Are Associated with Systemic Disease Activity in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome. Data at Enrollment in the Prospective ASSESS Cohort Interferon Regulatory Factor 8-Deficiency Determines Massive Neutrophil Recruitment but T Cell Defect in Fast Growing Granulomas during Tuberculosis High Duty Cycle to Low Duty Cycle: Echolocation Behaviour of the Hipposiderid Bat Coelops frithii Elisabeth Moss Confirms That Jeremy Piven Sucks On Live TV Featured Video Twitter Updates follow Elites TV on Twitter Elites TV • a KBC Media Company • Copyright © 2009 • All Rights Reserved • Editor: Chris Barrett • Fitness: Fit Lizzy • PR: PRserve