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“This is the most American thing ever”
@vigi.boo Here’s something to brighten your day. With all the constant negativity, this moment reminds us why the military is called “the service.” A woman was recently stuck in D.C. floodwaters when a US Marine Corps motorcoach pulled over in front of her. Out came a half dozen Marine NCOs in full dress blue uniforms. […]
Olympic Gold
1st Lt. Amber English An Olympic bright spot to what has become low comedy. David sends. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Amber English sets Olympic record to win gold medal in skeet shooting Chris Cwik Amber English’s Olympics debut was well worth the wait. English set an Olympic record en route to winning the gold medal […]
Green Beret saved injured woman from drowning
What started as a relaxed kayak outing on the Red River went South quickly for SSG Ian Tyrrel and a friend. Fort Campbell Green Beret who saved injured woman from drowning earns Soldier’s Medal BY CHAD GARLAND A Special Forces medical sergeant was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for saving an injured woman’s life on what […]
First female sailor completes Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman training
SWCC qualification insignias (from left to right: Basic, Senior, and Master) For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego to become a Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC), the boat operators who transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own classified […]
A Little Inspiration
This is Admiral McRaven’s motivational speech. I hope you appreciate it as much as I do. It applies to all things and all people. He’s also got a book on the book racks. Well, he has several, but this is titled ‘Make Your Bed’. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFJGT50/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Here’s the video of his speech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBuIGBCF9jc
AC-130 gunship crew receives medals for saving 88 lives in combat
The crew of Shadow 71 (pictured) all received medals for their performance over Afghanistan back in September 2019. From Military.com; An Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship crew was awarded multiple medals this week for providing cover and close-air support for special forces personnel during a September 2019 battle in Afghanistan. Five air commandos from the […]
USAF combat controller who already earned Air Force Cross receives Airman’s Medal for heroics stateside
A US Air Force battlefield airman, who was awarded the service’s second highest award for combat valor, the Air Force Cross, has now earned the service’s highest award for non-combat valor. Military.com reports; For Master Sgt. Daniel Keller, bravery isn’t confined to the battlefield. The airman earned the highest Air Force award for noncombat bravery […]
Clarksville U.S. Army recruiters help save lives after crash involving 7 vehicles
KoB sends in this story of quick action on the part of some Army recruiters. WKRN reports; A group of U.S. Army recruiters in Clarksville [Tennessee] put their combat-tested skills to good use after a crash involving seven vehicles in the 3000 block of Wilma Rudolph Blvd. The crash happened Monday right outside of their […]
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