Real Soldiers
Sailor honored by crew
The Stars & Stripes reports that the crew of the USS George Washington honored the memory of Seaman Apprentice Matthew Snow who stood in the way of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend and probably saved her life while giving his own in her defense; Police said [Paul] Charles, [Vanessa] Vandermeeren-Sanchez’s ex-boyfriend and father of her 2-year-old child, […]
Take your daughter to war
The Watertown Daily Times reports that Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael A. Mogg is taking his daughter, SPC Miranda A. Mogg, on a deployment, likely the last of his 29 year career, and her first to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division. Both are assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 10th Combat Aviation […]
Towards Trouble
I wanted to write something about this. But I couldn’t think of much to add that would be apropos. Plus, it’s kinda hard to write when you’re having trouble focusing on the screen. Well done, Soldiers. Damn well done indeed. Same is true about this story. Well done, Mr. Arredondo. Well done. I’ll just add […]
“With dynamite, my dear colleague.”
We sometimes denigrate the French. And in truth, they’ve not exactly been our country’s most constant ally since World War II. Nonetheless, the French have produced many distinguished military leaders. This includes one many Americans likely have never heard of: Lieutenant General Jean Ganeval. Then-Brigadier General Jean Ganeval was the Commandant (Military Governor) of the […]
Marine was a good guy with a gun; saves lives, gives his own
CavRick sends us a link to the story of 39-year-old former Marine, Todd North, who was working as a bouncer at a bar in Havelock, NC, when, Jonathan Richard Pugh, an 18-year-old, who had been bounced from the bar for fighting and for being underaged, returned with a gun and began blasting away at the […]
Colts sign 1LT McNary
Brian sends us a link to the news that the Indianapolis Colts have signed 1LT Josh McNary to their reserve list. McNary is still on active duty; “Josh had an outstanding career at West Point,” said General Manager Ryan Grigson. “His production speaks for itself, but his intangibles rival any stats. He is still fulfilling […]
Lt. Col. Don C. Faith Jr. returns
ROS Sends us a link from Military Times which reports that the remains of Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Don C. Faith Jr. have been found and identified. LTC Faith was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Chosin Reservoir in 1950. The citation for the award tells the story of […]
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