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Caring for the Dead
The first call came early Saturday morning, Aug. 6, about the 38 U.S. and Afghan troops, killed by insurgents who shot down their CH-47 Chinook helicopter. After getting the call, Sgt. 1st Class Mary Perez said she doesn’t remember getting much sleep from that moment on. She, along with other senior leaders from the 101st Sustainment Brigade and the 101st Special Troops Battalion, began rolling up their sleeves and headed to the Bagram Air Field Mortuary … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Military, War on Terror
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Roland – Silver Star
Mark J. Roland was outnumbered. Enemy fire was coming from as close as three meters away. It was an outright ambush, as enemy fighters used machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and rifles to attack U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Roland and a group of Afghan forces on June 11, 2007. But Roland, a State College native, refused to back down, according to an account released by the Army. Next week, he is scheduled to receive the prestigious Silver Star Medal for his valor in combat. StateCollege.com ————————————————————————————————– “Our supply vehicles were hit with a very elaborate and large ambush. In our response to that, we discovered that our Afghan National counterparts were actually in the assault, in the ambush, and they became pinned down in the fire,” said Roland via telephone from Fort Bragg in North … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Operation Urgent Fury
Today is the 25th anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada. At the time, due to little news coverage, it appeared to have been an easy operation. Since then, thanks to the veterans of the operation and the Internet, we have learned of the sacrifices made by many brave men in that endeavor. This was one of the small wars we fight to ensure that there are no big wars. It serves as a reminder that brave Americans fought and are fighting in many places in the world that do not capture the media’s attention. We are safe because of those men and women. Matt at Blackfive has a note from one of the veterans of Operation Urgent Fury. It s worth your time and attention. Navy Historical Center … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military
Fuerzas Comando 2008
Want to know where Mr. White and Mr. Black are this week? At Fuerzas Comando 2008, a military skills competition between the best special forces teams in the western hemisphere. The event is at Camp Bullis, Texas from June 19 – 26. Security forces from 17 countries are taking part in the challenging contest, which promotes military-to-military relationships, increases interoperability and improves regional security. U.S. Southern Command is hosting Fuerzas Comando 2008, with Special Operations Command South serving as the lead U.S. military organization for coordination of this exercise. More than 300 military, law enforcement and civilian personnel from the participating nations are taking part in the exercise. About 150 U.S. service members from all the services are involved. Fuerzas Comando 2008 tests the participants’ physical and psychological endurance … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Allies
Tech. Sgt. Jose C. Valentin
Bronze Star with V device … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Coming Soon: Future Posts
- Declaration of War 1812 (in 131 days)
- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 136 days)
- General Hull Invades Canada (in 155 days)
- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 162 days)
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- Nebraska Nuke Plant Placed on Special Inspection Status
- Radioactive Water Leaks at Japanese Nuke Site
- Japan Damaged Nuke Plants Still Not Under Control
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