Looking back over a year of incredible ups and downs, the outstanding individual who deserves the most applause for his defense of our Marines is Phil Brennan of NewsMax.

Long-time Haditha watchers will remember how bleak things looked a year ago. After charges were announced on December 21, there were a series of leaks damning the Marines.

It was Phil Brennan who struck back with Haditha Accusations Unmasked and other NewsMax articles beginning in late January that brought much needed perspective and accuracy (imagine that!) to the situation.

Additionally, it was through Phil Brennan's efforts at NewsMax that more than $200,000 was raised for the enlisted Marine defense funds.

For those reasons, Phil Brennan is the Defend Our Marines Man of the Year!

Read more about Mr Brennan at the link.