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Dakota Meyer’s Story – Medal of Honor
Removed from an ambushed platoon of Marines and soldiers in a remote Afghan village on Sept. 8, 2009, his reality viciously shaken by an onslaught of enemy fighters, Cpl. Dakota Meyer simply reacted as he knew best — tackling what he called “extraordinary circumstances” by “doing the right thing … whatever it takes.” Nearly two years later, the White House announced Aug. 12, 2011, the 23-year-old Marine scout sniper from Columbia, Ky., who has since left … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Dakota Meyer, Heroes, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Dakota Meyer – Medal of Honor
Navy Times: Dakota Meyer was contacted by President Obama on Monday, according to sources with knowledge of the award. He will be the first living Marine recipient of the nation’s highest award for valor since now-retired Sgt. Maj. Allan Kellogg received the medal for actions 41 years ago in Vietnam. Only two living recipients — both soldiers — have received the award for actions in Iraq and Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta and Sgt. 1st Class … Read entire article »
Filed under: Dakota Meyer, Heroes, Marines, Military, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Hero Medic Recognized for Afghan Actions
November 6, 2009, was a typical day for the men of Company F., 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion. With about a week remaining in their tour in Afghanistan, they had been tasked with recovering the bodies of two fellow Marines who had drowned in a nearby river. They entered the town of Bala Murghab, in Badghis province, knowing that there would be a fight. Hospital Corpsman First Class Amilcar Rodriguez described that day to the Marine Times. Rodriguez, a Navy corpsman assigned to the Marine force, several Marines and the Afghan commandos that they were mentoring took positions on a rooftop. Almost immediately they came under accurate and intense sniper fire. Rodriguez was called to attend to a wounded Marine and two wounded Afghans. Rodriguez used his SAW weapon to deadly effect, firing … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Marines, Military, WOT Heroes
Recognizing War Heroes
Here are some excerpts and links to stories about a number of heroes from the War on Terror. All deserve our thanks. Follow the link at the end of each item for more information. Staff Sergeant Michael Bock – Silver Star Bock was honored for his service at a ceremony in Bellevue, NE. Bock served his country and was killed fighting in Afghanistan back in August. His commanding officer described him as a hero. “But what makes a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
Women Warriors in Afghanistan
We’ve gathered a number of stories about women who are in the fight in Afghanistan. Some are Americans. Some are not. They all deserve a salute from us for their bravery and good work! Follow the link to the original story for more information. L/Cpl Turner was on a patrol close to Lashkar Gah, when she was called to help with an operation with 156 Provost Company attached to 16 Air Assault Brigade. “As we went down … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, Our Allies, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
1st Lt. David A. Provencher – Silver Star
Shots were fired from insurgents at United States Special Operations Forces and Afghan National Army Commandos in the village of Isa Kahn in Kunduz province, Afghanistan. They radioed for a quick reaction force to assist in the fight. 1st Lt. David A. Provencher, then 4th Platoon Leader, Charlie Company, 1-87 Infantry Regiment and his team answered the call. Upon arrival at the village he dismounted and joined the SOF and ANA service members in the fight. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, Tenth Mountain Division, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Sgt. William Rollins – Silver Star
A former Combat Center Marine was awarded the Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan during a ceremony on Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Parade Field Dec. 17, 2010. Sergeant William W. Rollins earned the nation’s third-highest award for demonstrating courage under fire in action against the enemy June 19, 2008, while serving as 1st Squad Leader, 2nd Platoon, Company G, 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During a patrol to the village … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Marines, Military, WOT Heroes
Sgt. 1st Class Jack White – Distinguished Service Cross
Sgt. 1st Class Jack White, an Airborne School instructor, received the Army’s second-highest military decoration, the Distinguished Service Cross, Sept. 7. In a ceremony on the hallowed ground of the 173rd Airborne Memorial at the National Infantry Museum, White was surrounded by his family, Soldiers he served with in the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Fort Benning community. The award was for his actions June 29, 2008, in Khost Province, Afghanistan, while serving as a squad leader … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
Sgt. Donald Starks – Silver Star
U.S. Army Sgt. Donald Starks from Grayling, Mich., received the Silver Star in a ceremony on Combat Outpost Margah in eastern Afghanistan’s Paktika province today. U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, International Security Assistance Force commander, awarded Starks for his actions during an insurgent attack on COP Margah, Oct. 30. Starks, the fire team leader for C Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, was in charge of a six-man team located at an observation post five … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
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