Veterans...Get the hell in here now!

BarnBuster

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"Back in 2016, then-Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered his department to launch a review of more than 1,300 valor awards bestowed for Global War on Terror action, after suspicions arose that some service members’ bravery had been under-recognized during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Army owned about 800 of those medals, and this year, plans to upgrade 13 Silver Stars to the Distinguished Service Cross. Some have already received their awards and some will get them later this year, according to Army spokesmen.

The soldiers are receiving the DSC “in recognition of their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty,” Lt. Col. Emmanuel Ortiz-Cruz told Army Times in March. “Previously recognized for their bravery by award of the Silver Star, the Department of Defense upgraded the soldiers’ medals as part of a comprehensive review of commendations for heroism in Iraq and Afghanistan.” Ceremonies for the special operations soldiers are still in the planning stages.

Staff Sgt. Stevon Booker, a tank commander with A Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Georgia, who was killed in action while fighting off an ambush near Baghdad on April 5, 2003, during the Iraq invasion. His family received his award April 5.

Capt. (then-1st Lt. ) Andrew Bundermann, acting commander of B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colorado, who successfully helped defend Combat Outpost Keating on Oct. 3, 2009, during the Battle of Kamdesh. The notorious fight resulted in two Medals of Honor, and now two Distinguished Service Crosses. Out of the Army since 2012, he received his award March 7.

Sgt. (then-Pvt.) Robert K. Debolt, an infantryman with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, then based at Fort Hood, Texas, who pulled his fellow soldiers from a burning vehicle after a Sept. 4, 2008, IED attack in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Out of the Army since 2011, he received his award on March 28"

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/04/18/a-dozen-army-heroes-of-iraq-and-afghanistan-wars-are-getting-award-upgrades-to-the-distinguished-service-cross/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ebb 04.19.19&utm_term=Editorial - Early Bird Brief
 
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BarnBuster

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U. S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason W. Myers of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School receives his second Distinguished Service Cross from Lt. Gen. Fran Beaudette, commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 8, 2019.

https://www.stripes.com/news/us/fort-bragg-soldier-receives-second-distinguished-service-cross-for-heroism-in-afghanistan-1.580270
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/05/09/special-operations-soldier-receives-second-distinguished-service-cross.html
 

BarnBuster

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A 104-year-old Gainesville World War II veteran was honored by the French government for his service Tuesday 5/7/2019. Tam “Sonny” Cato was awarded Knight in the Legion of Honor, or “Légion d’Honneur.” The award was created to recognize and reward military and civil merits in service of France. It is the highest distinction that can be awarded in France to a French citizen or a foreigner.

It is given by decree of the President of the French Republic.

https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190508/vet-104-awarded-french-military-honor-for-wwii-service
 

BarnBuster

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Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, congratulates Maj. Nicholas Eslinger after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Cross during an award ceremony at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on May 3, 2019. Tisha Swart-Entwistle/Army 10 May 2019 Stars and Stripes | By Chad Garland

Nicholas Eslinger was moving toward the grenade before it even hit the ground and rolled toward his dismounted patrol, which was waiting outside an Iraqi house in Samarra province.

The then-second lieutenant jumped on the explosive device and braced for the blast. But it didn't blow. So, he tossed it back. No sooner had he shouted "Grenade!" than it went off, but no one was hurt.

His quick action that night in October 2008 saved six soldiers from potential injury or death, earning him a Silver Star medal in 2009. Last week, he received an upgraded award -- a Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's second-highest award for combat valor.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/05/10/soldier-who-tossed-back-enemy-grenade-receives-distinguished-service-cross.html
https://www.army.mil/article/221478/soldiers_upgrade_to_second_highest_award_for_valor
 

scumrot derelict

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Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, congratulates Maj. Nicholas Eslinger after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Cross during an award ceremony at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on May 3, 2019. Tisha Swart-Entwistle/Army 10 May 2019 Stars and Stripes | By Chad Garland

Nicholas Eslinger was moving toward the grenade before it even hit the ground and rolled toward his dismounted patrol, which was waiting outside an Iraqi house in Samarra province.

The then-second lieutenant jumped on the explosive device and braced for the blast. But it didn't blow. So, he tossed it back. No sooner had he shouted "Grenade!" than it went off, but no one was hurt.

His quick action that night in October 2008 saved six soldiers from potential injury or death, earning him a Silver Star medal in 2009. Last week, he received an upgraded award -- a Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's second-highest award for combat valor.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/05/10/soldier-who-tossed-back-enemy-grenade-receives-distinguished-service-cross.html
https://www.army.mil/article/221478/soldiers_upgrade_to_second_highest_award_for_valor
I enjoy reading all of these. Thank you for posting them. So fucking cool to know that people like this have our backs.
 

BarnBuster

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I see this is available on DVD now and really worth watching.

https://www.dvdsreleasedates.com/movies/9343/they-shall-not-grow-old

The voices in the background as narrators are all WW1 veterans from the grave as it were, their comments being spliced into film as required. They were studio recorded in typical fine BBC fashion in 1964 when they were making the documentary series “The Great War”. The other voices and sound effects were masterfully added into the film. In instances where you can see men talking, the producers employed lip readers to actually figure out what the men were saying.

ALL of the film footage and stills are from the 1914-18 era and culled from 600 hours of archived Imperial War Museum film. NONE of the images are by re-enactors or staged. Please sit thru the first 23 minutes of the film. It is typical early 20th century, scratchy monochrome film. The transformation happens at min 24. You will not be disappointed in the breathtaking haunting 3D effect and will have to keep reminding yourself that these were IRL images. The lingering eye contact you make with the men is eerie. This is no half ass colorization of B&W footage. A truly outstanding technical achievement. bb.
 

curious2garden

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They (Army) gave me a chapter 5-11!!! Was 11C.

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I miss it! I enjoyed the fuck outta it. Fun shit. I want to re-enlist as soon as possible.
An administrative under 6 months? Can I ask what they thought you weren't doing?

About that military appreciation month. I'm appreciating the military a lot less than I used to. For mother's day they offered bowling, not brunch, what is up with that? So ok I'm open to considering bowling, historically the bowling alleys always served liquor and a little liquor can make most anything palatable. Turns out the bowling alley only has a snack bar and no liquor. I'm trying to get my head around this new military.

Why no Mag?
Dry fire training?
That's part of this whole new military, no ammo, no flying, no liquor, no things that go boom. Apparently Nancy Reagan's Just Say No has been embraced, peaceful solutions, vegan meals and eschew liquor. I'm on board with the no smoking but still sigh......
 

Singlemalt

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An administrative under 6 months? Can I ask what they thought you weren't doing?


About that military appreciation month. I'm appreciating the military a lot less than I used to. For mother's day they offered bowling, not brunch, what is up with that? So ok I'm open to considering bowling, historically the bowling alleys always served liquor and a little liquor can make most anything palatable. Turns out the bowling alley only has a snack bar and no liquor. I'm trying to get my head around this new military.


That's part of this whole new military, no ammo, no flying, no liquor, no things that go boom. Apparently Nancy Reagan's Just Say No has been embraced, peaceful solutions, vegan meals and eschew liquor. I'm on board with the no smoking but still sigh......
You forgot the new uniform design: contemporary WW2


edit: class A
 
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