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Valor Friday
One group of American heroes that I have yet to dive deeply into are those in the submarine service. World War I proved the effectiveness of submarines, but subs saw their most devastating use in WWII, with the German U-Boats being a scourge on convoy traffic in the North Atlantic. They were also critical for […]
Woodson’s widow receives his posthumous DSC
You’ll remember the name Waverly Woodson from my past Valor Friday article on him, and more recently when we got word his long delayed posthumous Bronze Star Medal w/ “V” for Valor was announced as being upgraded to a DSC. Yesterday, Woodson’s widow and generations of his descendants were present to receive his Distinguished Service […]
Valor Friday
We talk a lot about “Firsts.” The first man in space is a name that will likely be remembered for all eternity (it was Yuri Gagarin). The first to fly. The first to sail around the world. The first Pope. The first king of a unified Great Britain. These are the things that we remember. […]
Korean War Vet James Earl Jones passes
One of the greats passed Monday. James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, the actor who brought Jack Johnson back to life, the B-52 bombardier in “Dr. Strangelove” (his first film role, btw), the immortal voice of Terrence Mann in “Field of Dreams”, has left us. He was 93. Born Todd Jones on Jan. […]
Valor Friday
World War II ended on 15 August 1945 with the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Empire (the war in Europe had ended a few months prior in May). The actual signing of the Instrument of Surrender would be a grand occasion that happened some weeks later. This past week we passed the 79th anniversary of […]
Valor Friday
Sometimes when conducting research for this article I come across a story that’s really unbelievable. I knew the story of Desmond Doss before the Hacksaw Ridge (2016) brought his epic bravery to wider audiences. I highlighted the story of a personal hero of mine a while back; Captain (Doctor) Ben Solomon. Today’s subject is similar […]
Valor Friday
Thanksgiving Day is generally known in America as that last Thursday in November where we eat turkey and watch the Dallas Cowboys lose a football game, but it’s also the name for other holidays around the world. It’s celebrated on 25 October in the tiny Caribbean island nation of Grenada. The reason, if you can […]
Valor Friday
Longtime readers will know that I have a soft spot for the heroism of those in the chaplain and medical corps. Today’s feature hits both. A recent Military Times article highlights some of the incredible battlefield bravery of Doctor Orlando Petty. While serving at an aid station at the front, Petty, a Navy doctor attached […]
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