It’s not often I’ll highlight the bravery of a belligerent on the side of one of … Valor FridayRead more
Historical
USS Johnston (DD-557), lost in Battle Off Samar in 1943, discovered 21k feet below the waves
KoB sends in word about the amazing rediscovery of the lost WWII destroyer USS Johnston. Named … USS Johnston (DD-557), lost in Battle Off Samar in 1943, discovered 21k feet below the wavesRead more
An inspiration to us all….
Pete Gray, the St. Louis Browns’ one-armed outfielder, batting at Yankee Stadium in May 1945. (Harry … An inspiration to us all….Read more
Valor Friday
Today’s subject comes by way of a request, though I have been wanting to do an … Valor FridayRead more
Tuesday tear jerker
Jeff LPH 3 forwarded this Military Times article about the above-pictured Staff Sergeant Mario Tonelli. Grab … Tuesday tear jerkerRead more
Valor Friday
Some of the tales I like to tell the most here are those you’ve likely never … Valor FridayRead more
Repairs underway to save the decommissioned destroyer The Sullivans from taking on water
Navy Times reports; Keeping the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park from going under … Repairs underway to save the decommissioned destroyer The Sullivans from taking on waterRead more
Valor Friday
In the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union, the rest of the Communist Bloc … Valor FridayRead more