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Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for heroic action
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Grajeda, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, (CLR-27), 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG), is awarded with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Col. Brian W. Mullery, commanding officer of CLR-27, 2nd MLG, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina July 17, 2020. (Cpl. Rachel K. Young-Porter/Marine Corps) Author: Philip Athey On […]
National Guard soldier helps deliver baby on the side of the road, finds an adoptive family
U.S. Army Sgt. Leann Roggensack, a cannon crewmember assigned to Battle Group Poland, is awarded an Army Commendation Medal, by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donny Hebel, Commander of Battle Group Poland, for her outstanding military professionalism and performance, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Dec. 28, 2018. (Sgt. Sarah Kirby/Army) A good news story brought […]
Surprising Bright Spot
Detroit Police Chief James Craig Portland, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Philladelphia, Atlanta, the list of rioting cities goes on. One name is conspicuously absent. Detroit. Why is that, considering its turbulent past? One would think it would be in the top three, at least, yet it’s not. Why is that? Detroit Police Chief explains lack […]
Thursday FGS
S&W 586 Legally armed driver shoots, kills gunman to stop fatal shooting spree in Indiana BROWNSBURG, Ind. — A legally armed man shot and killed a gunman in Brownsburg, Ind., after a fatal unprovoked shooting, saving a second victim’s life in the process. The 22-year-old suspect, Joshua Hayes, allegedly attacked two men as they were working in […]
First Woman Joins Green Berets
A member of an Army Special Forces unit in 2017 in Afghanistan. The Special Forces are known colloquially as the Green Berets.Credit…Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images Several weeks ago I reveived a heads-up about the impending graduation, but waived it off, preferring to wait until the actual event. Due diligence and a dislike of drafting retractions held […]
AMERICAN AWARDS – A Brief History
Military Awards In his spare time, Mason put together this essay on the evolution of how exceptional performance of US military duties has been recognized. From the simple George Washington’s Badge of Military Merit only awarded to three men and brevet promotions, to today’s chart full of decorations, it’s a very interesting read. Mason AMERICAN […]
Ahoy, ashore! Listen up!
200612-N-RU084-1110 ARABIAN SEA (June 12, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Arabian Sea, June 12, 2020. Ike is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific […]
Update: Man charged with 9 felonies in bridge shooting
Authorities gather on Centennial Bridge after a shooting Wednesday, May 27, 2020, near Leavenworth, Kan. A Fort Leavenworth soldier is being credited with saving lives after he stopped a person who was randomly shooting on the bridge that connects Kansas and Missouri. (John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times via AP) Shooting was stopped by Fort Leavenworth Sergeant Skippy […]
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