Cool story (and I'm serious). And I do believe that the US Marines are doing an incredibly difficult job in very trying circumstances. Even more so, I really really hope they all come home safely (preferably without killing any more Iraqis).
But I'm sorry:
http://www.snopes.com/glurge/savidge.php
It doesn't mean it isn't a cool story, and I genuinely believe that it reflects the attitude of the guys over there.