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Monday, December 27, 2010
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Frank DeAngelis Honors Veterans With Shadow Boxes
Frank is a World War Two veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loves veterans and veterans love him.
Mr. DeAngelis makes shadow boxes and he's damn good at it.
For those who don't know, a shadowbox is a memorial case, usually displaying a soldiers various medals and awards earned throughout their military career, the flag of both their country and military service, and their final badge of rank.
Frank makes shadow boxes for military heroes, he does it at not cost, and he does it without being asked. He has made shadow boxes of General Patton, Audie Murphy and other MOH recipients, the men of Easy Company, and the fallen heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Check out the whole story at Frank's website and don't miss the General Patton shadow box.
Shadow box honoring Col. David Hackworth
Thank You Mr. DeAngelis, you are a true patriot!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Salvatore Giunta Awarded Medal Of Honor At White House
President Obama awarded America's highest honor during a White House ceremony in front of Giunta's family members, brothers in arms, and other Medal Of Honor Recipients.
Today I thought we would honor Guinta and the men he served with.
Below are some pictures and links honoring these fine military heroes.
President Obama awarding the Medal Of Honor to Salvatore Giunta.
Giunta's company commander Captain Dan Kearney.
Squad Leader Erick Gallardo was pulled to safety by Giunta. Gallardo was later awarded the Silver Star for heroism.
Spec. Hugo Mendoza, was fatally wounded at the beginning of the ambush. His funeral photos can be found here.
Giunta pulled Sergeant Joshua Brennan away from his Taliban captures. Brennan later died in the arms of his military brothers. Watch Josh Brennan's tribute video here.
Monument to the fallen heroes of the Korangal Valley. R.I.P.
Sergeant Giunta's Medal Of Honor Ceremony.
This video tells the story of Salvatore Giunta and the men he fought with during the Korangal Valley Ambush.
More Info and Pics of Salvatore Giunta here.
Thank You For Your Sacrifice,
America Will Not Forget!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Happy Veterans Day and Happy Birthday General Patton
Today is also the birthday of General George S. Patton, one of the greatest leaders to ever wear the uniform. God bless you sir and Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday General, This Cake Is For You And All The Proud Veterans Who Have Served!
I'll leave you today with the words of another great American.
“The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” -- Abraham Lincoln
God Bless!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
General George S. Patton Shirts
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
General Patton Pictures
Lt. General George S. Patton
Patton with the Third Army
Patton in his jeep
Patton, General Arnold, and General Clark
General Patton holding his riding crop
General Patton and entertainer Al Jolson
Patton movie poster
George Patton talking with the press
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Robert Miller Awarded Medal Of Honor Posthumously
Miller was a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, graduating from Wheaton North High School in 2002. He was captain of the school's state-qualifying gymnastics teams. Miller is survived by his parents and seven brothers and sisters.
Staff Sergeant Miller enlisted as a Special Forces trainee on August 14, 2003. He graduated from Infantry Basic Training and Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia, on January 6. Miller graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course on September 26, 2004, and the Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Course on March 4, 2005. Miller received his Special Forces Tab and was promoted to Sergeant after graduating from the Special Operations French Language Training Course, September 30, 2005. That same day he was assigned to Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
He deployed to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom from August 2006 to March 2007. During this deployment, Miller received two Army Commendation w/ Valor Device medals for his courage under fire. He returned to Afghanistan for his second tour in October 2007, where he served as a Weapons Sergeant for his team.
Miller was killed in combat with the Taliban in Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. His unit was conducting combat operations near the village of Barikowt, Nari District, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He is buried at All Faiths Memorial Park in Casselberry, Florida.
Miller's other military decorations include: Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and oak leaf cluster (2 awards), Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab and Parachutist Badge.
On January 25, 2008 Sergeant Miller found himself willingly leading a team of Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition soldiers during a combat reconnaissance patrol in Kunar Province near the Pakistan border. Insurgents hiding in a structure attacked Miller's team. A fellow teammate called for close-air support to drop ordnance on the insurgent position, disrupting their attack. When the combined patrol moved toward the structure to check for any remaining enemy threats, insurgents again fired using heavy weapons.
Miller's team captain was seriously wounded within the first minutes of the attack. While his commander was moved to safety, Miller returned fire. At great personal risk to himself, Miller remained at the front of the patrol and continued to lay down suppressive fire on multiple insurgent positions, allowing his wounded commander to be pulled out of the line of fire, ultimately saving his life. Miller's personal courage under intense enemy fire enabled the entire patrol to gain cover and return fire. Even while injured by direct enemy small-arms and machine gun fire, Miller continued to employ his M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and grenades to suppress enemy fire and protect his teammates.
Medal of Honor Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by act of Congress, March 3rd, 1863, has awarded, in the name of the Congress, the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to STAFF SERGENT ROBERT JAMES MILLER UNITED STATES ARMY for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller distinguished himself by extraordinary acts of heroism while serving as the Weapons Sergeant in Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3312, Special Operations Task Force-33, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan during combat operations against an armed enemy in Konar Province, Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. While conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol through the Gowardesh Valley, Staff Sergeant Miller and his small element of U.S. and Afghan National Army soldiers engaged a force of 15 to 20 insurgents occupying prepared fighting positions. Staff Sergeant Miller initiated the assault by engaging the enemy positions with his vehicle’s turret-mounted Mark-19 40 millimeter automatic grenade launcher while simultaneously providing detailed descriptions of the enemy positions to his command, enabling effective, accurate close air support. Following the engagement, Staff Sergeant Miller led a small squad forward to conduct a battle damage assessment. As the group neared the small, steep, narrow valley that the enemy had inhabited, a large, well-coordinated insurgent force initiated a near ambush, assaulting from elevated positions with ample cover. Exposed and with little available cover, the patrol was totally vulnerable to enemy rocket propelled grenades and automatic weapon fire. As point man, Staff Sergeant Miller was at the front of the patrol, cut off from supporting elements, and less than 20 meters from enemy forces. Nonetheless, with total disregard for his own safety, he called for his men to quickly move back to covered positions as he charged the enemy over exposed ground and under overwhelming enemy fire in order to provide protective fire for his team. While maneuvering to engage the enemy, Staff Sergeant Miller was shot in his upper torso. Ignoring the wound, he continued to push the fight, moving to draw fire from over one hundred enemy fighters upon himself. He then again charged forward through an open area in order to allow his teammates to safely reach cover. After killing at least 10 insurgents, wounding dozens more, and repeatedly exposing himself to withering enemy fire while moving from position to position, Staff Sergeant Miller was mortally wounded by enemy fire. His extraordinary valor ultimately saved the lives of seven members of his own team and 15 Afghanistan National Army soldiers. Staff Sergeant Miller’s heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty, and at the cost of his own life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army."
God Bless You Sergeant Miller, Rest In Peace.
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