William Harvey Carney was a black man born into slavery in Norfolk, Virginia in 1840. He … Valor FridayRead more
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77 years ago today, the flag was raised at Iwo Jima
In what became perhaps the most famous American photo of all time, an iconic image of … 77 years ago today, the flag was raised at Iwo JimaRead more
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This week I’ve got another legend of the US Army Dustoff community. Patrick Henry Brady was … Valor FridayRead more
‘Candy Bomber’ of the Berlin Airlift, Col Gail Halvorsen, dies aged 101
Boomer sends in the word that Colonel Gail Halvorsen, famed for being the ‘Candy Bomber’ during … ‘Candy Bomber’ of the Berlin Airlift, Col Gail Halvorsen, dies aged 101Read more
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Born to Croatia immigrants in 1922, Michael Novosel’s life is an incredible story several times over. … Valor FridayRead more
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As I’ve discussed before, the Medal of Honor was not limited strictly to combat actions for … Valor FridayRead more
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I previously explored those who received two Medals of Honor (Pt 1 here, Pt 2 here, … Valor FridayRead more
It’s Deja Vu All Over Again
It looks as though Vlad Putin is getting something like ants in his pants about Ukraine … It’s Deja Vu All Over AgainRead more