The explosive career of ‘Old Faithful ’s’ newest commanding officer

Email After 21 years in the army, Dan Ellis has many unforgettable moments from surviving an IED to proposing from a war zone. But serving in what he calls “the best battalion in the world” stands out as one of his proudest.

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