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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
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
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- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 134 days)
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- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 160 days)
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