Real Soldiers
Valor Friday
In my continuing series exploring the valor of chaplains, there were three ministers who earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. While not the first man to be awarded the Medal of Honor on this list, his actions predate the others. John Milton Whitehead received his medal for actions 31 December, 1862 in […]
Orlando-area Navy base honors former WAVE
The King of Battle took a break from bashing the Navy to send this amazing story in. Reserve and Full-Time Support Sailors from Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Orlando honored the legacy and service of Ima Black to the Navy Reserve community before the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Delbert […]
Montana National Guard hosts Best Warrior Competition
From the article; Every year the Montana National Guard hosts their Best Warrior Competition where soldiers from all around the state compete in various events to test their skills. Chief Master Sergeant Tim Zumbrun said this competition is unique because it’s a showcase of the Montana National Guard’s best. “This is an opportunity for soldiers […]
Valor Friday
Leo Rosskamm was a farmhand in Holsensolm, Germany, where he was born and raised, before World War II. In 1938, when he was about 18 years old, Herschel Grynszpan assassinated German diplomat Ernst vom Rath in Paris. Grynszpan, a 17 year old Polish Jew born in Germany, provided a perfect opportunity for the Nazis to […]
Alwyn Cashe’s Medal of Honor moves one step closer to reality
Last month we reported on the news that Defense Secretary Esper had recommended Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe’s Silver Star be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Around these parts we have believed the platoon sergeant’s heroism in combat needs to be properly honored. Our first mention of Cashe dates back to 2011 and numerous times since then. […]
Uniformed soldier accosted by mentally deranged man, subdues him, and his hailed as the villian
Many will recognize Staff Sergeant Hy of the Army Reserve here for his social media videos under the handle Angry Cops. Initially his videos dealt a lot with “humanizing the badge” as is the lingo in the field. Humorous videos about cop life. In 2016 he apparently ran afoul of civilian employer the Buffalo Police […]
SecDef approves proposal to upgrade Alwyn Cashe’s Silver Star to the Medal of Honor
I erred yesterday when I scheduled this article. It was supposed to go out this AM, but I set it for yesterday AM. It posted retroactively (who knew WordPress would do that?). Despite the error, many of you saw it, but I want to make sure everyone gets a chance. If it looks familiar, it’s because […]
Small and Mighty
He’s six years old, stood between an angry dog and his kid sister, and got his face chewed for it. He likes geology and rocks, and is very protective of his kid sister. https://au.news.yahoo.com/disturbing-photo-heroic-boy-saved-sister-dog-attack-051333690.html From the article: When a six-year-old boy saw his little sister being attacked by a dog he didn’t hesitate to jump in […]
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