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Staff Sgt. April Welch   Staff Sgt. April Welch wraps the head of a simulated victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise July 24, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The purpose of the MARE was to test the response of the base’s and the city of Jacksonville’s first responders. Welch is a medical technician assigned to the 19th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force taken by Airman 1st Class Cliffton Dolezal

 These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

 Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Congratulations!

                         To stepson Dustin, on his graduation from the US Army Drill Sergeant School !

                    

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Cpl. Daniel Bedford Moore  86 years old from Mifflin, Wisconsin  June 12, 1838 - July 02, 1914    
 The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Daniel Bedford Moore, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company E, 11th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama. At the risk of his own life Corporal Moore saved the life of an officer who had been shot down and overpowered by superior numbers.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero. 

 Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Assoluta Tranquillita: SGT Mike Stokely: Lest We Forget

A Father's Remembrance posted over at Assoluta Tranquillita....


Assoluta Tranquillita: SGT Mike Stokely: Lest We Forget: Mike's father, Robert, writes this today: 8/8/05: Yusufiyah Iraq Mike Stokely as he holds an IV bag for an injured soldier / no...

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Thoughts and prayers with the Stokely family today.

Book Review: Welcome Home Mama & Boris

Had a chance to read for review a wonderful book from Reader's Digest Books

Welcome Home Mama & Boris: How a Sister's Love Saved a Fallen Soldier's Beloved Dogs
by Carey Neesley with Michael Levin

This story held me riveted from start to finish, despite obviously knowing how the story would end, because of the many people along the way who helped Carey realize her dream of bringing Mama and Boris to America in memory of and to honor her beloved brother,Peter.. And I cried along with Carey and her family over the loss of Peter, and cried again at their joy of seeing his dogs make it across the world, to bring their love and healing to Carey and her family.

Despite the sadness of Peter's death, this story is so filled with memories of love and with hope, that you can't help but be uplifted by the story.

I highly recommend this book! Thank you, Carey, and Michael Levin, for sharing this beautiful story, and to Reader's Digest books for making the book available.

Take a look at this video of Carey Neesley, Mama and Boris below:

And then look for the book at  Reader's Digest Books

An Online College Guide for Veterans

Was contacted by a researcher from OnlineDegrees.org ,

 who pointed out their Guide for Veterans

this seemed like it would be a good resource to help veterans find the best online school to fit their needs, so thought I would pass it along  (and will place a link in the sidebar)

If you've used this resource, or think it looks helpful ? Please leave a comment letting me know what you think :)

and Thanks! to OnlineDegrees.org  and their researcher for contacting me,so I could pass this along!

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Sgt.  Philip A. McCulloch, Jr.   Company K, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, Regimental Combat Team Eight, SECOND Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)      The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Philip A. McCulloch, Jr., United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Squad Leader, Company K, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, Regimental Combat Team Eight, SECOND Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Afghanistan on 8 January 2011 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
 During a six-hour engagement with insurgent forces in Sangin District, Sergeant McCulloch led his squad of Marines in a determined pursuit of a numerically superior enemy force. After being attacked by enemy fighters, he personally led his squad's counter attack by assuming point and closing on the enemy, pausing just long enough to destroy an enemy fighting positions with an AT-4. Once he regained the initiative, he pursued the enemy into a nearby row of compounds and forced them into fixed positions where many of them were destroyed by close air support and indirect fires, combined with maneuver.
 Maintaining constant pressure on the enemy, he forced them to fall back as aircraft departed for fuel and ammunition re-supply. Throughout the engagement, he aggressively drove his Marines to remain focused, exposing himself to enemy fire to identify enemy positions and coordinate fires in support of maneuver. Even after beginning to return to base, as the enemy again engaged the Marines, he controlled another section of helicopters with devastating effects, allowing his squad to return to friendly lines.
 By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Sergeant McCulloch reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

 Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Chief Damage Controlman Regan Schraeder & Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Cedric Hickey
   Chief Damage Controlman Regan Schraeder(Left) and Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Cedric Hickey move supplies on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Photo courtesy U.S. Navy taken by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho

 These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

 Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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