Real Soldiers
UCLA ROTC instructors saving the world
Stars& Stripes reports that the staff of the UCLA ROTC detachment were all in a minivan when they witnessed and accident ahead. Maj. Tyrone Vargas, UCLA assistant adjunct professor, Lt. Col. Shannon Stambersky, UCLA professor of military science, Maj. Steve Kwon.Rear from left: Sgt. 1st Class Rhu Maggio, military instructor, Romeo Miguel, recruiting operations officer, […]
Ranger Staff Sgt. Michael Young earns Silver Star
Devtun sends us a link to Stars & Stripes which reports that Ranger Staff Sgt. Michael Young was awarded a Silver Star for his heroics performed on April 27, 2017 at Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. Throughout the fight, the noncommissioned officer displayed an “extraordinary ability to maintain composure in a terrifyingly chaotic situation,” his award citation […]
1LT Garlin Murl Conner to get belated Medal of Honor
Devtun sends us link to Stars & Stripes which reports that the widow of First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner will receive the Medal of Honor later this year for his actions on January 24, 1945 when he absconded from his hospital bed to return to his unit and maul the German Army. 1LT Connor was […]
Spcs. Casey Brandle and Justin Stinnett saving the world
Devtun sends us a link to the story of Kentucky National Guard Specialists Casey Brandle and Justin Stinnett who, last month saved 87-year-old David Hamilton who had lost control of his car and plunged into raging waters alongside the road; A Daviess County Sheriff Deputy reported that Hamilton lost control of his vehicle and plunged […]
19 Utah National Guard soldiers awarded medals for valor
KSL reports that nineteen special forces soldiers of the Utah National Guard received medals for valor for their actions in Afghanistan last year; Four of the soldiers of the Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group received Silver Stars — the nation’s third highest award for valor in combat. Three were awarded the Purple […]
LTC Jean G. Larned saving the world
Chief Tango sends a link to the story of LTC Jean G. Larned. He was returning home from work at the Pentagon in December when he came across an automobile accident on a rural road in Fauquier County, Virginia. When Larned pulled over, he found the driver to be unconscious. After calling emergency services, Larned […]
First Lt. Dominic Vicino saving the world
AW1Ed sends another story this morning, from the Air Force Times, which reports that First Lieutenant Dominic Vicino, assigned to the 20th Space Control Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, was awarded the Airman’s Medal for his heroic actions last March at Miramar Beach, Florida. Vicino noticed two people waving their arms in distress […]
Spc. Basar Bozdogan and Pfc. Jacob Krajnik saving the world
AW1Edsends a link to the Army Times that reports on two soldiers assigned to 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado. Specialist Basar Bozdogan and Private First Class Jacob Krajnik who had heroically volunteered to drive intoxicated soldiers back from their night on the town last September. When a soldier […]
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