John Laurens was only 27 when he died in action at the Battle of Combahee River … Archaeologists locate the South Carolina battlefield where Patriot John Laurens diedRead more
Valor
Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for heroic action
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Grajeda, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, (CLR-27), 2nd Marine Logistics Group … Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for heroic actionRead more
Air Force Combat Controller to receive Silver Star and Bronze Star w/ “V”
MSgt John Grimesey, an Air Force Combat Controller, will receive the Silver Star and a Bronze Star Medal … Air Force Combat Controller to receive Silver Star and Bronze Star w/ “V”Read more
Valor Friday
Bradley Smith was born in Little Rock, AR on September 11th, 1985 but raised in Troy, … Valor FridayRead more
Queen approves award of Victoria Cross to WWII hero
Consider this an early Valor Friday. The story is too incredible not to relay immediately. Another … Queen approves award of Victoria Cross to WWII heroRead more
Coasties earn awards for rescuing firefighters
Stemming from an incident last September, four men of the US Coast Guard have received medals … Coasties earn awards for rescuing firefightersRead more
WWII hero being considered for the Medal of Honor
Military.com is reporting that U.S. Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) has introduced legislation to upgrade First Lieutenant … WWII hero being considered for the Medal of HonorRead more
Valor Friday
Ex-PH2’s article about Peleliu made me realize I hadn’t yet done a Valor Friday article about … Valor FridayRead more