Battle of Ramadi (2006). Condition : Used and in good condition. This coin is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Commander Task Unit Bruiser. John “Jocko” Willink (September 8, 1971). Is an American podcaster. Author and retired United States Navy SEAL. He received the Silver Star. For his service in the Iraq War. Willink was commander of SEAL Team Three. S Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi. Other notable members of Task Unit Bruiser included Leif Babin, Marc Alan Lee. Battle of Ramdi (2006). The Battle of Ramadi in 2006 (sometimes referred to as the Second Battle of Ramadi) was fought during the Iraq War. From April 2006 to November 2006 for control of the capital. Of the Al Anbar Governorate. A combined force of U. And Iraqi Security Forces. Fought insurgents for control of key locations in Ramadi, including the Government Centre and the General Hospital. Coalition strategy relied on establishing a number of patrol bases called Combat Operation Posts throughout the city. Military officers believe that insurgent actions during the battle led to the formation of the Anbar Awakening. In August, insurgents executed a tribal sheik who was encouraging his kinsmen to join the Iraqi police and prevented his body from being buried in accordance with Islamic laws. Sheiks banded together to drive insurgents from Ramadi. In September 2006, Sheik Abdul Sattar Abu Risha. Formed the Anbar Salvation Council. An alliance of approximately 40 Sunni tribes. Navy SEAL Michael A. Was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. For actions during the battle. On September 29, 2006, he threw himself upon a grenade which threatened the lives of the other members of his team. Monsoor had previously been awarded the Silver Star. In May for rescuing an injured comrade in the city. The battle also marked the first use of chlorine bombs. By insurgents during the war. On October 21, 2006, insurgents detonated a car-bomb with two 100-pound chlorine tanks, injuring three Iraqi policemen and a civilian in Ramadi. Never personally given any of the coins. All coins are guaranteed to be in excellent condition unless otherwise specified above. The free listing tool. The item “SEAL Team 3 Task Unit 2 Bruiser Platoons C&D Ramadi Battle Navy Challenge Coin” is in sale since Sunday, May 14, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Challenge Coins”. The seller is “rolyat11″ and is located in Panama City, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.