Real Soldiers
Captain Jennifer Moreno’s last act
Paul sends us a link to the Stars & Stripes story of Captain Jennifer Moreno, a nurse, who was killed by an explosive device on October 5th, 2013. That day she was one of four who were killed along with 25 others who were wounded in a series of 12 explosive devices. Captain Moreno disregarded […]
Why I Love Their Job – Forward Observer
On the fourth anniversary of a close friends death. SSG Ian Deutch was killed on duty, as a Nye County Sheriff–27 days after returning home from Afghanistan. SSG Deutch was a skilled forward observer, whom I had the privilege to serve alongside while in Afghanistan. Forward observers are the link between the units on ground […]
Canadian Medal for SGT Jacob Perkins
We talked about Sergeant Jacob Perkins back in July 2012 when he encountered a burning bus along the New York State Thruway on his way home on leave. Perkins heroically braved the flames and dragged numerous people to safety. The Army awarded him a Soldier’s Medal, the highest Army award for bravery while not engaged […]
1SG Jared D. Dowland; saving the world one person at a time
Chief Tango sends us a link to Stars & Stripes about First Sergeant Jared D. Dowland who took his family to a Belgian park for Easter when he was called to duty; A young child, dripping wet, was surrounded by a crowd of people near the water’s edge as someone pressed on the boy’s stomach. […]
Here’s One Guy You Won’t Hear Complaining About Body Armor
Lots of soldiers complain about their body armor. And it is indeed uncomfortable, and rather heavy. Still: I don’t think you’ll ever hear SGT Timothy Gilboe, ME ARNG, complain about it. Why not? Read this article from the Army Times to find out. Three additional comments: Cojones muy grande, SGT Gilboe. Kudos. Kudos to you, […]
SGT Kyle White to be awarded Medal of Honor
Our buddy, ParachuteCutie, sends the news that Sergeant Kyle White is to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan on November 9, 2007 in the Nuristan Province. Before you read the citations, you should read the eye witness account of what he did that day on a narrow ledge of a […]
Best Rangers; 25th Division’s 2LTs Michael Rose and John Bergman
Out of 100 Rangers, two have emerged victorious as this year’s Best Rangers after 60 straight hours of competition. They are both Second Lieutenants and the come from the 25th Division; Michael Rose and John Bergman. From WTVM; Monday’s ceremony honored all of the men of this year’s competition, but a special tribute was given […]
CPT Will Swenson RTD
The Army Times reports that Captain Will Swenson, who earned the Medal of Honor in the Ganjgal Valley in 2009 has returned to duty; Swenson, who originally left the Army in 2011, is assigned to I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., corps spokesman Col. David Johnson confirmed to Army Times. Swenson returned to active […]
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