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Valor Friday
I’ve talked about several recipients of American military awards for valor who were members of allied nations (or even civilians). This includes the Medal of Honor received by Mary Edwards Walker, the Distinguished Service Cross to Virginia Hall, and most recently, my article on the DSC awarded to John Paul Vann. Today’s subject is the […]
Marine aviator arrested in Aus for allegedly training Chinese mil pilots
It seems a former US Marine Corps Harrier jump jet driver is in some hot water. He’s been arrested by Australian authorities in Canberra on the request of American authorities. It seems he’s being accused of using his American military training to help the Chinese. Uh oh. CBS News has the report; Australia has arrested […]
Valor Friday
I’m still short on time this week, so Warrant Officer Class II Kevin “Dasher” Wheatley of the Royal Australian Regiment won’t be getting my in-depth exploration as normal. I would like to highlight the man nonetheless as you’ve likely never heard of him. He earned his nickname Dasher when he was a champion rugby player. […]
France Recalls US, Australian Ambassadors
The oldest US ally has recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia, in response to America’s recently announced national security partnership Australia and Great Briton. In a statement, Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, said Friday that the recall was made at the request of France’s President Emmanuel Macron. […]
An inspiring tale of 5 ANZAC soldiers who escaped the Nazis
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) was a World War I formation that fought with distinction, most famously during the ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign. To Australians and Kiwis, ANZAC Day, which commemorates Gallipoli is a major national holiday. Soldiers of both countries still greatly identify with the spirit of the ANZAC troops. I came […]
Australian Soldier Steps Down After Drinking Out of Fake Leg
Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. The news.au.com published a story talking about an Australian Special Forces soldier who stepped down after he was identified as the one drinking out of the prosthetic leg of a dead man. The photo was taken of him while he was serving in Afghanistan. Special forces soldier […]
Special Air Service Regimental Woes
Special Air Service Australian Special Air Service members have allegedly committed 39 murders in Afghanistan, after the findings of an exhaustive defense inquiry exposed a “culture of cover-ups and deceit.” After a four year investigation, the Special Air Service Regiment’s Second Squadron will be disbanded. This is based on findings of a “warrior-hero” culture that […]
Aussie commandos accused of war crimes by US Marine
Jeff LPH 3 forwarded this story from down under. For some reason, the accuser only goes by his first name in the article, but agreed to have several pictures of himself included in the article. ABC (the Aussie one) report; A United States Marine Corps (USMC) helicopter crew chief says Australian special forces shot and […]
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