Christmas Vacation 2004: A Battle-Hardened Holiday Reflection

By DIA

For many Americans, the holiday season of 2004 was spent in warmth and joy, surrounded by family, food, and the comforts of home. But for those of you who fought in the Battle of Fallujah, that holiday season was anything but traditional. It was a chaotic, hellish time in one of the fiercest urban battles of the Iraq War. The city was a labyrinth of danger, where every corner held the possibility of ambush, and every building became a fortress that had to be cleared.

Thanksgiving 2004 came and went in the midst of chaos. While others sat down to turkey and football, you were locked in brutal combat, sharing not a feast but the grit and grime of war. As Christmas approached, many you hoped the operation would wind down, and thankfully, for some, it did. But for many warriors, the holiday was spent in that urban hellscape, surrounded not by twinkling lights and carols, but by the echoes of fallen brothers and the ever-present weight of survival.

At DIA, we honor the warriors who endured that season of chaos, giving everything they had to see the mission through. While America celebrated safely at home, those in Fallujah shared something deeper—blood, sweat, and their very lives. It’s a bond forged in battle, and one we will never forget. Here’s to the warriors of Christmas Vacation 2004—your sacrifice, courage, and brotherhood are what the holiday spirit truly represents.

Celebrate the strength and honor of the Fallujah warriors with this one-of-a-kind tribute tee.

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This shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place the order. We don't mass produce DIA gear, which is why it takes us a bit longer to get it to you. Making DIA gear on demand helps reduce overproduction & waste, so thank you for making a thoughtful purchasing decision.

Fit & Feel:

Soft, form-fitting, and pre-shrunk. Maintains shape after washing.

Materials:

• 100% ring-spun combed cotton
• Heather Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Standard length

Care Guide:

• Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach, only when necessary. No fabric softeners.
• Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life.
• Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration.
• Do not dry clean.

Product Tags:

T-shirt, TShirt, Tee, Men, Mens, Tops, Adult, Cotton, DIA, DIA Everyday, Veteran, Iraq War, Christmas Vacation, Special Edition, Fallujah, Iraq

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