Top 2019 Soldiers’ stories range from saving lives to spotlighting fitness By Devon L. Suits, Army News Service This year three Soldiers were recognized with the Medal of Honor for their acts of heroism in Iraq and Afghanistan. A handful of Soldiers revealed their fitness potential, either by maxing the …
Read More »USS Indianapolis: the Survivors, 1945
From the Author: Remembrance “Freedom is not Free ! This book includes the experiences of many friends of mine. Read it” Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, Tuskegee Airman, WWII, Ex-Pow, Purple Heart. “A wonderful story of a young son of a Korean veteran who came to respect and publicize the work …
Read More »Going for Broke: Do or Die: From a Handful of Hard Men, the SAS and the Battle For Rhodesia Part I
A Handful of Hard Men: The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia by Hannes Wessels Africa Unathorized With the collapse of colonialism and the European retreat from Africa the then colony of Southern Rhodesia refused to follow the political fashion of the time and succumb quietly. They decided to …
Read More »HMLA-269 AH-1Z Viper prepares in Colorado Rockies for upcoming Norway Ops
HMLA-269 OPERATES IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO 29 NOV 2021 | Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing LAMAR, Co. — Late-autumn winds rushed down from the Rocky Mountains, passed steep plateaus, and sifted through deep canyons before settling on the great plains of Colorado. These untamed plains, inhabited only …
Read More »WWII GIs Bring Thanksgiving to Luxembourg
Thanksgiving Day 1944—Relived Shortly after its initial liberation from an almost four-year nightmare by American forces in September 1944, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg soon thereafter became a rest and recreation and billeting area for numerous US units that badly needed a respite from combat operations. Thousands of GIs were temporarily stationed …
Read More »Navy and Port of Hueneme Help Relieve U.S. Supply-Chain Congestion
“The Biden Administration: Supply chain issues will “continue into next year.” In other words, everything’s going to stay expensive.” Rep Jim Jordan The U.S. Navy makes an effort to alleviate the problem. 211122-N-AS200-0015 PORT HUENEME, Calif. – The U.S. Navy in partnership with the Oxnard Harbor District (OHD) is providing …
Read More »West Palm Beach Police have a new hero : 9 Yr Old who defended her mother, chased thug
West Palm Beach Police posted a short message on their Facebook page. Further details not needed. Chief Adderley honored a 9-year old child today for bravery as she ran to her mother’s defense to fend off a brazen robber. An #arrest was swiftly made in this case. The West Palm …
Read More »2nd Lt. Anthony D Wentz, 23 killed in collision of two T-38C Talon trainers at Laughlin Air Base
Second Lt. Anthony D. Wentz, 23, of Falcon, Coloradio has been identified as a pilot that was killed at Laughlin airbase. The pilot who was killed in the aircraft collision involving two T-38C Talon trainer aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 19, has been identified as 2nd Lt. …
Read More »Portland lost Lieutenant Jerry Richardson Air Force Veteran, Medic Portland Fire and Rescue
Portland Fire Lieutenant Jerry Richardson passed away in the line of duty from an occupational illness today. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry’s family and our Brothers and Sisters from Portland Fire @iaff43. RIP Brother, we will take it from here. #LODD Air Force Veteran, Medic served for 27 …
Read More »Iraq Combat Veteran, Sen. Duckworth
Sen Tammy Duckworth. So while I can’t fly combat missions anymore or help drag Soldiers from a burning Blackhawk if the worst should strike again, I can use my current role—serving no longer from the cockpit but the Senate—to ensure our Armed Forces are the strongest they can be. Recently …
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