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Jason Hope Writes
Thank you for the oppurtunity to share my experence. Your site is a positive way to get out stories of our Military. As you know there are many who are never recoginized for thier actions. I have served with many who’s sacrifies will never be told or known. You have posted numerous stories and for this we are thankfull. As a matter of fact two of your postings are about men I have directly served with overseas we where in the same company during our OEF rotation. SFC Lowe and MSG Sar. There are many decorated men out of our company from that rotation. It was a very active rotation. Once again thank you, and keep up the good work No, sir. Thank you! Prior … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
America’s North Shore
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Filed under: Americas North Shore, Photos
Indonesian Cluster Updated
WHO This information differs in some details from information released in previous updates, but is derived from extensive investigations by senior national and international epidemiologists, from WHO and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who have developed a clearer picture of the situation. The cluster involves an initial case and seven subsequent laboratory-confirmed cases. All cases are members of an extended family: sisters and brothers and their children. Family members resided in four households. Three households were next-door neighbours in the village of Kubu Simbelang, Karo District, North Sumatra. The fourth household was located about 10 kilometres away in the nearby village of Kabanjahe. The initial case in the cluster was a 37-year-old woman who sold fruits and chillies at a market in the village of Tigapanah. Her stand was … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Avian Flu, Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic
Interview: CW3 Jason Hope
You’ve met Chief Hope on this blog before. He’s an American hero, winner of the Silver Star. 1. Is there one lesson from your combat experience that you would like to pass on to future soldiers? The most important lesson is: Don’t forget the basics in which you were trained. Apply them accordingly and you will be victorious. Apply them half ass and you along with the men you serve will be casualties. 2. As a non-military person, I don’t have a clear understanding of how a warrant officer fits into the Army’s process? What type of career path is there? We grow our own warrants in SF. The typical guy that applies to the SF warrant position has at least 3 years on a team and is usually a Senior … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Original writing, Reporting, WOT Heroes
Operation Dragon’s Breath
By U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremy Pitcher, 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Iraqi soldiers begin slowly advancing through the neighborhood, rushing through houses and courtyards with tactical precision. U.S. soldiers stand ready, observing while the Iraqis ‘leap-frog’ – one keeps watch while the other moves forward. The morning burns away as the sun peaks and smoldering temperatures engulf the city streets. As a bead of sweat trickles down an Iraqi soldier’s face, a shot rings out. Everyone scrambles to find where the shot came from. A sudden burst of fire is heard. Within seconds, the Iraqi soldiers are face-to-face with insurgents. The Iraqi soldiers engage the black-garbed fighters. Rocket propelled grenades and rifle fire erupts as the Iraqi forces fight forward, killing the insurgent onslaught. U.S. soldiers hear the shots and bring their weapons eye-level. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, War on Terror
Grim Warrior
Here’s a hero I’ve posted about in the past, a warrior from the killing fields. By Rudi Williams, American Forces Press Service Sarun Sar first experienced combat at age 11 in the jungles of Southeast Asia. He fought in several combat actions before being wounded and sent to a refugee camp near the Thai-Cambodian border. Today, Sar is a decorated U.S. Army master sergeant who has been awarded the Silver Star Medal among other recognitions. He was lauded earlier this month at an Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month commemoration in Honolulu. Sar was born in a southwestern Cambodia village. His long trek to becoming an American combat hero was set in motion when he received an American visa and immigrated to the United States in 1980. A Presbyterian church in Bethesda, Md., sponsored his … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Society, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Musings and Meanderings
You will note the slight improvements to the look of this blog. I’m not really learning much new, just puttering until it looks right. Used the air conditioning for the first time today. Ninties this holiday along America’s North Shore. I have a brief interview with another American hero coming up, a Special Forces winner of the Silver Star. Look for it later today or tomorrow. I’m not doing long interviews, because I’m new to the medium, and I do not want to impose on guys who have much more important things to do. I’m hosting this week’s Carnival of Katrina Relief. It’ll be out June 1, so pay attention! Linkage and contributions welcome!! Ran ambulance for 12 hours yesterday. My fourth shift without a call, 48 total hours. Boring and dull, but this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging, Original writing
The Chontosh Interview
Captain Brian Chontosh kindly agreed to an e-mail interview. His thoughts are raw and rough, honest answers not term-paper style responses. 1. What is the most important lesson that you would like your students to learn from you? Not to worry about the moment. It will happen, you will perform, men will get hurt, you will succeed. The more time you spend anticipating, worrying, glorifying, apprehending… the expectations of the experience means you are wasting precious energy you could use training and preparing your men and for the things you have control over. “Success isn’t luck; it’s when opportunity meets the prepared” 2. How has combat changed your outlook on life? I appreciate the simple values in life more. I don’t get worked up over petty things. Ignorance … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Marines, Military, Original writing, Reporting, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Memorial Day 2006
There have been complaints in the media that there are no heroes from the War on Terror. That is not true but it serves their interests well to portray our soldiers as less than courageous. I have been honored to play a small part in memorializing two American soldiers that you have never heard about. Both died in defense of the United States. Both not only did their duty, but did it well. America is a better place because of these two. Amanda Pinson felt called to defend her country. She was a member of the storied 101st Airborne, working as a signals analyst in Iraq. While standing at a bus stop on-base, out of a clear blue sky a mortar bomb fell, killing her and a fellow soldier next to her. A … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Memorial Day Tributes, Military, Original writing, Reporting, War on Terror
Coming Soon: Future Posts
- Declaration of War 1812 (in 135 days)
- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 140 days)
- General Hull Invades Canada (in 159 days)
- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 166 days)
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