On 23 Octoner 1983, the United States lost 241 Service members to a terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon. In all, a total of 273 lives were lost as a result of the bombing, impacting countless families across America, and beyond.

Service members, their families and loved ones will never forget that day. They live in celebration of the greatness that was shown in the face of great tragedy, and they are committed to making sure their stories are never forgotten. America has a long and sacred history of placing value on its military and it is encouraging to see so many great responses to remembering our fallen.

"Memoirs In The Moment" is an honest portrayal of the intersection between service to others and the impact of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the life of one service member who served at Beirut. It represents an honest look at the motivations, thoughts, and perspectives that challenge Mr. Habi daily, and some of the ways he has learned to cope.

The manuscripts plots the trajectory of Mr. Habi's life from birth to the present day, showing his life before PTSD, and how PTSD has impacted his life and perspective post Beirut, Lebanon.

To help you understand why we were there and what happened, we've linked to a PDF copy of the 24th Marine Amphibious Units's Beirut, Lebanon Cruise Book. We hope you enjoy our American history and gain a clearer understanding of how events shape life today, and for genrations to come.