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Bosnia-Herzegovina Allies Head Home After 3 Yrs
In a ceremony at Hope Chapel on Victory Base Complex Nov. 29, a contingent of military forces from Bosnia-Herzegovina was honored by their Coalition partners for their service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The historic event marked the end of a commitment that started in June 2005. “This is a historic day for the nation of Iraq and for the nation of Bosnia-Herzegovina,†said Maj. Gen. Michael Ferriter, deputy commanding general for operations, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, “It is also a bittersweet day since we must farewell a long time partner of the Coalition but in doing so recognize that their departure represents a great success that has been achieved here in Iraq, success that could not be achieved without their support.†While the Bosnian-Herzegovina troop numbers were less … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Our Allies, War on Terror
Ross McGinnis – Next Medal of Honor
Ross McGinnis MoH site President Bush has announced that Spc. Ross McGinnis will posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony June 2, two weeks shy of what would have been his 21st birthday. McGinnis will be just the second U.S. Soldier to receive the medal for actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and a special Web site dedicated to his heroics has been created by the Soldiers Media Center at www.army.mil/medalofhonor/McGinnis. The site includes a profile on the 1st Infantry Division Soldier, battlescape, background on the medal, video news reports and a number of other resources. Story of a Hero McGinnis began his transformation from scrawny boy to standout Soldier at 17, enlisting in the Army through the Delayed Entry Program in June 2004. Although not remembered as a troublemaker, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Ross McGinnis, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Spc. Ross McGinnis to Be Awarded Medal of Honor
Spc. Ross McGinnis, who was killed Dec. 4, 2006, in Iraq when he smothered a grenade with his body, will receive the Medal of Honor, sources told Army Times. McGinnis, 19, is the second soldier to receive the nation’s highest valor award for actions while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Paul Ray Smith, who was killed April 4, 2003, fighting off insurgents in a fierce firefight south of Baghdad, was posthumously awarded the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Ross McGinnis, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Air Force Photographer Becomes Marine Grunt
A hard fought transition brought one Marine from shooting photos to shooting rifles. Cpl. Andrew M. Oquendo, a scout with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, went from photographer with the U.S. Air Force to infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps. The 22-year-old infantryman from Paterson, N.J., joined the Air Force after struggling to make payments for his tuition at Delaware State University. Oquendo was determined to experience what it takes to be successful, so after talking with a high-school friend and a recruiter, he reported to boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, in February 2005. “The Air Force was the only branch I could think of that I wanted to join,†said Oquendo. “I didn’t see any other options, so I signed … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marines
Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor
LOS ANGELES (April 3, 2008) Sara Monsoor speaks to the media about her brother, Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor, who will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony April 8. Monsoor’s family will accept the award for his actions during combat operations in Iraq when he threw himself onto a grenade, shielding three other SEAls and three Iraqi Army soldiers. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Michael Monsoor, Military, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor Winner Monsoor Bio
Click here to see the stories of the first three winners of the Medal of Honor in the War on Terror.Bio: Petty Officer Second Class Michael Anthony Monsoor was born April 5, 1981 in Long Beach, Calif. Michael grew up in Garden Grove, Calif., as the third of four children of George and Sally Monsoor. He has an older brother James and older sister Sara, and a younger brother Joseph. Michael attended Dr. Walter C. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Michael Monsoor, Military, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Monsoor Medal of Honor Action Summary
Summary of Action: Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor, United States Navy, distinguished himself through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Combat Advisor and Automatic Weapons Gunner for Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 29 September 2006. He displayed great personal courage and exceptional bravery while conducting operations in enemy held territory at Ar Ramadi … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Michael Monsoor, Military, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Monsoor Medal of Honor Officially Announced
Click here for an e-book with the stories of the first three winners of the Medal of Honor for the War on Terror. White House Next week there will be a Medal of Honor ceremony, posthumous ceremony — posthumous award, excuse me, for Petty Officer Michael Monsoor. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th. Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism on September 29, 2006, while serving as Task Unit Ramadi Automatic Weapons Gunner for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Iraq, Michael Monsoor, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Cpl. Ian M. Dollard
Silver Star Any Marine would brave enemy fire to rescue a wounded comrade when you have friends that “got your back.” Cpl. Ian M. Dollard exemplified that sense of brotherhood when he risked his life to save a fellow Marine. For his actions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dollard received the Silver Star — the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism. His former company commander, Maj. George D. Hasseltine, pinned the award on Dollard during … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Marines, Military, WOT Heroes
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