The Mosul operation achieved unprecedented success.
Having fought here for the better part of a year, this operation achieved a breakthrough unlike any before.
That evening, Warrior Camp held a celebration party.
Major Lonnie was finished, but Brigadier General Yue Ke transferred another major from another unit, even younger than Lonnie, named Stephen.
Major Lonnie's body had been brought to the camp and then transported away by helicopter along with other fallen soldiers. Soon, they would be laid in simple coffins, draped with the national flag, and flown back to the United States in C-130 or C-17 transport planes to be buried in their war hero cemeteries.
After taking over command of Warrior Camp, Stephen organized a celebration banquet and gave an impassioned speech in front of everyone.