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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
10 men who inspired us in 2009
2009 saw America’s North Shore Journal cover the stories of many American warriors, and many who were recognized for their heroism in action. One Medal of Honor was awarded, posthumously, to an Army noncom. The Commandant of the Marine Corps also hinted that a living Marine would receive the Medal but it did not happen. There were other heroes, firefighters and police officers and EMTs who gave their lives in the line of duty. There … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Iraq, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
September 11 – what Oliver Stone left out
This item was first printed here on October 9, 2003. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly, Chief, Army Reserve, will present the Soldier’s Medal, the highest peacetime award for heroism, to Captain John Chovanes, an Army Reservist with the Army Medical Corps. The ceremony will be held today, 1 December 2003, at the Pentagon in Room 2B548 at 2 pm. In the aftermath of the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11th, 2001, Captain Chovanes at risk to his own life, voluntarily rendered medical aid, and assisted in the rescue of a New York Port Authority officer. The officer was buried well below the surface of the collapsed buildings. Rescue efforts involved slowly digging free the buried officer due to debris being above and around the rescue site. Captain Chovanes administered … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Forgotten Americans: Our Heroes
More at the link: Joe Gibson is an Army Ranger. That will not mean much to those who are not a part of the Army family so here is an explanation. Spc. Joe Gibson volunteered when he joined the United States Army. He then volunteered to become a Ranger. The Ranger school turns out some of the toughest warriors in the world, paratroopers and special operations soldiers. On D-Day in 1944, when there were seaside cliffs to climb to take out German artillery, the Rangers were sent. That is the sort of outfit Joe Gibson joined. And, he has made them proud. Chuck Simmins … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Original writing
Staff Sgt. Jarion Halbisengibbs – Distinguished Service Cross
Sgt. 1st Class Jarion Halbisengibbs received the Distinguished Service Cross, while Capt. Matthew A. Chaney and Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Lindsay received the Silver Star during an award ceremony at the Special Events Center, May 14. The Special Forces Soldiers from Operational Detachment Alpha 083, received the medals for their heroism in action on Sept. 10, 2007. Advising a combined assault element of Iraqi National Police on an intelligence driven raid, their mission was to capture … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Terrorist Death Watch, WOT Heroes
Living Marine to Get Medal of Honor?
The Marine Corps commandant said Wednesday that an investigator is reviewing a valor case that, if approved, would yield the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor in the war on terrorism. “We have a case that I sent an investigating officer out to take a look at on the West Coast that, if proven, I think will prompt me to recommend the Medal of Honor for a living Marine,†Gen. James T. Conway said. Marine Times As a general rule, the Silver Star is faster and requires less paperwork to award. The Medal of Honor is often an upgraded award from the Silver Star. Keeping that in mind, here are a few Marine Corps Silver Star winners who might be the “Marine to be named later”. Lance Cpl. Moses Cardenas Cpl. Ian M. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Marines, Military, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Idols or Heroes, You Pick ‘em
The challenge issued by a flight attendant during a recent commercial air flight seemed innocuous enough: “Name just one of the five Medal of Honor recipients from the current engagements in Afghanistan or Iraq, and get a free drink coupon.†But the passengers’ response – more specifically, the inability of all but just one to respond – revealed how little the average American knows about its military heroes. Bombarded by superhero lore almost from birth, many Americans … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Top Ten Men Who Inspired in 2008
Here are ten men who have inspired us at America’s North Shore Journal in 2008. PO2 Michael A. Monsoor: Awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courage during combat in Iraq. Navy SEAL. Spc. Ross McGinnis: Awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courage during combat in Iraq. Dove on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers. Master Sgt. Brendan O’Connor: Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his courage in combat in Afghanistan. Green Beret. Staff Sgt. Erich Phillips: Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his courage in combat in Afghanistan. Paratrooper. Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Nein: Lead the Raven 42 unit and earned a DSC there. Returned to Iraq for another tour. Sgt. Gregory S. Ruske: Awarded the Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his courage in combat in Afghanistan. Army Reservist. Staff … Read entire article »
A Hell of a Fight
Here’s the original report. Keep reading. Afghan National Commandos from 1st Company, 201st Kandak and members of the Afghan National Police, advised by Coalition forces, conducted a deliberate operation today [April 6 2008] eliminating several insurgents in Nuristan Province. The Afghan National Security Forces, along with Coalition forces, conducted a cordon-and-search in Kendal and Shok villages in an effort to clear the area of insurgents when several groups of enemy fighters engaged friendly forces from several compounds and multiple fighting positions around and within the villages. The combined force repelled the attack with accurate small-arms fire and crew-served weapons. During the long battle, the insurgents reinforced their positions in several compounds with large groups of fighters. As the enemy reinforced their positions with additional fighters, the ground force commander called in close air support … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
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