Battle of An-Najaf-Iraq Night: Colonel Andrew Turner, USMC

September 16, 2026

When: August 28th, 2025 (The Last Thursday of the Month) 6:00 PM

Where: Seville Quarter - Rosie O'Grady's, 130 East Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502

Media Contact:

Edward M. Rouse

erousecpa@bellsouth.net

850-393-3507

HAU Speakers Series: Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Edition Battle of An-Najaf-Iraq Night Featuring Colonel Andrew Turner, USMC

Pensacola, Fla..—The Cpl. J.R. Spears Detachment of the Marine Corps League announces the Annual Heroes Among Us speaker series event for August 28th, 2025 with our Guest of Honor Colonel Andrew Turner, USMC.

Colonel Andrew Turner is the Commanding Officer of the Marine Aviation Training Support Group - 21 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. He is a United States Marine Aviator with a notable history, including surviving a serious combat helicopter incident in Iraq. His hometown is Kernersville, North Carolina. Colonel Turner received his commission as a 2nd Lt in August of 1999. While serving in various assignments in the Fleet Marine Force Colonel Turner earned Master Degrees from the University of Maryland, the Naval War College, and the Air War College.

Colonel Turner has accumulated over 1800 military flight hours in multiple airframes. His personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with combat V, the Purple Heart, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with gold star, the Air Medal with combat V, the Strike-Flight Air Medal 13th award, the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars, and the Navy Achievement Medal with gold star.

Colonel Turner exemplifies dedication and service in the U.S. Marine Corps, with a strong connection to his community and a commitment to his fellow Marines.

Admission is free and open to the public, although donations will be accepted for the Heroes Among Us Fund to help veterans in need.

Donations for the Heroes Among Us Fund can be sent to:

Edward Rouse CPA, 98 Weed Street, Pensacola, FL 32514

Checks made payable to: HEROES AMONG US INC

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MEDIA NOTE: To arrange interviews or for more information please contact Edward M. Rouse, MCL, Assistant PAO (850) 393-3507.

About Heroes Among Us

The Heroes Among Us speaker series, founded in 2013, features individuals from all branches of the military service. The goal is to let these heroes share their experiences with others, both civilians and military veterans as well as active-duty members. The events are organized and sponsored by the Marine Corps League, J. R. Spears Detachment 066. The Heroes Among Us Fund is a Non-Profit Corporation under the IRS Code section 501 c (3) operating as a public charity and is a recognized tax-exempt entity.

About the Marine Corps League:

Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps. This is accomplished by banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service; voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans, and by perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps through fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines. The Marine Corps League is a Federally Chartered Veterans Organization open to all honorably discharged veterans and is a recognized tax-exempt organization under the IRS code section 501 c (4).