Real Soldiers
Medal of Honor stamps
The Postal Service sent us some of their press stuff for the release of their newest stamp issued to honor Medal of Honor recipients; More than 16 million Americans served in the armed forces during World War II; 464 were singled out to receive the Medal of Honor. Of that, nearly half died as a […]
Recognition Well Deserved
One of the primary reasons our military exists is to provide security. That’s true whether you’re talking about the nation in general, or to specific individuals or facilities in a combat zone. Sometimes people die doing that job. And while that hurts – especially for the family and friends of those lost – it’s something […]
Airmen saving the world
Eggs sends us a link to the story of eight Airmen who came up on a 19 vehicle accident in Arizona and set to work pulling victims from the massive wreckage; Unlike in battle, where the airmen are prepared with proper equipment, these men had to make do with scraps and rubble. “Cardboard boxes on […]
Shinwari: Wheels Down on US Soil
Jonn’s written multiple times (here, here, and here) about Janis Shinwari, the Afghan interpreter who saved the life of a US soldier and later applied for a US visa under a special program. Shinwari initially got a visa, sold most of his belongings and prepared to move his family to the US – then was […]
Audie Murphy awarded another medal
Audie Murphy, arguably the most famous American soldier in history, was awarded yet another medal yesterday. Texas governor, Rick Perry posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Murphy who had earned 28 medals for his service in the 3rd Infantry Division as it battered the German war machine during World War II. From […]
Ty Carter; The Outpost
Parachutecutie hooked me up again. This is from Medal of Honor recipient, Army Sergeant Ty Carter; I can’t wait to get his book “The Outpost” in my grubby little paws.
Sgt. Mike Black, Sgt. Todd Richter and Specialist Joshua April; saving the world
BinhTuy66 sends us a link to the story of Sgt. Mike Black, Sgt. Todd Richter and Specialist Joshua April who were driving home after a night of guard duty at White Sands when they came across an automobile accident. Black grabbed his medic bag as they went to see if they could help. With gasoline […]
AF veteran Alex Mitchell; saving the world one person at a time
Chief Tango sends us this short story about former airman Alex Mitchell who was out driving his fuel truck on the Long Island Expressway on Friday night when he saw a drunk driver careen off of the roadway in his Chevy truck. Mitchell saw the truck burst into flames and the driver trapped under the […]
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