thank you to the men and women of the armed services

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USMC ~ SEMPER FI ... RIP ~ DADDY

BOB SEGER ~ LIKE A ROCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

A Film by Steve Courtright *****
God Bless the men and women in service defending our freedom and our way of life. Today and forever .....

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American Soldier - Toby Keith

http://youtu.be/DWrMeBR8W-c

One of my favorite tributes!!!

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ABRELL, CHARLES G.
Rank: Corporal
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps
Company: Company E, 2d Battalion
Division: 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division
Born: 12 August 1931, Terre Haute, Ind.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Terre Haute, Ind.
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue:
Accredited To:
Place / Date: Hangnyong, Korea, 10 June 1951

Citation

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a fire team leader in Company E, in action against enemy aggressor forces. While advancing with his platoon in an attack against well-concealed and heavily fortified enemy hill positions, Cpl. Abrell voluntarily rushed forward through the assaulting squad which was pinned down by a hail of intense and accurate automatic-weapons fire from a hostile bunker situated on commanding ground. Although previously wounded by enemy hand grenade fragments, he proceeded to carry out a bold, single-handed attack against the bunker, exhorting his comrades to follow him. Sustaining 2 additional wounds as he stormed toward the emplacement, he resolutely pulled the pin from a grenade clutched in his hand and hurled himself bodily into the bunker with the live missile still in his grasp. Fatally wounded in the resulting explosion which killed the entire enemy guncrew within the stronghold, Cpl. Abrell, by his valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death, served to inspire all his comrades and contributed directly to the success of his platoon in attaining its objective. His superb courage and heroic initiative sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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ADAMS, JAMES F.
Rank: Private
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company D
Division: 1st West Virginia Cavalry
Born: Cabell County, Va.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At:
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue:
Accredited To:
Place / Date: At Nineveh, Va., 12 November 1864

Citation

Capture of State flag of 14th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.)

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ADAMS, JOHN G. B.
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company I
Division: 19th Massachusetts Infantry
Born: Groveland, Mass.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At:
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue: 12/16/1896
Accredited To:
Place / Date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862


Citation

Seized the 2 colors from the hands of a corporal and a lieutenant as they fell mortally wounded, and with a color in each hand advanced across the field to a point where the regiment was reformed on those colors.

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ADAMS, JOHN MAPES
Rank: Sergeant
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps
Company:
Division:
Born: 11 October 1871, Haverhill, Mass.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At:
G.O. Number: 55
Date of Issue:
Accredited To: Massachusetts
Place / Date:

Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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ADAMS, LUCIAN
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Organization: U.S. Army
Company:
Division: 30th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division
Born: Port Arthur, Tex.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Port Arthur, Tex.
G.O. Number: 20
Date of Issue: 03/29/1945
Accredited To:
Place / Date: Near St. Die, France, 28 October 1944

Citation

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 28 October 1944, near St. Die, France. When his company was stopped in its effort to drive through the Mortagne Forest to reopen the supply line to the isolated third battalion, S/Sgt. Adams braved the concentrated fire of machineguns in a lone assault on a force of German troops. Although his company had progressed less than 10 yards and had lost 3 killed and 6 wounded, S/Sgt. Adams charged forward dodging from tree to tree firing a borrowed BAR from the hip. Despite intense machinegun fire which the enemy directed at him and rifle grenades which struck the trees over his head showering him with broken twigs and branches, S/Sgt. Adams made his way to within 10 yards of the closest machinegun and killed the gunner with a hand grenade. An enemy soldier threw hand grenades at him from a position only 10 yards distant; however, S/Sgt. Adams dispatched him with a single burst of BAR fire. Charging into the vortex of the enemy fire, he killed another machinegunner at 15 yards range with a hand grenade and forced the surrender of 2 supporting infantrymen. Although the remainder of the German group concentrated the full force of its automatic weapons fire in a desperate effort to knock him out, he proceeded through the woods to find and exterminate 5 more of the enemy. Finally, when the third German machinegun opened up on him at a range of 20 yards, S/Sgt. Adams killed the gunner with BAR fire. In the course of the action, he personally killed 9 Germans, eliminated 3 enemy machineguns, vanquished a specialized force which was armed with automatic weapons and grenade launchers, cleared the woods of hostile elements, and reopened the severed supply lines to the assault companies of his battalion.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

ADAMS, STANLEY T.
Rank: Master Sergeant
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company A
Division: 19th Infantry Regiment
Born: 9 May 1922, DeSoto, Kans.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Olathe, Kans.
G.O. Number: 66
Date of Issue: 08/02/1951
Accredited To:
Place / Date: Near Sesim-ni, Korea, 4 February 1951

Citation

M/Sgt. Adams, Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy. At approximately 0100 hours, M/Sgt. Adams' platoon, holding an outpost some 200 yards ahead of his company, came under a determined attack by an estimated 250 enemy troops. Intense small-arms, machine gun, and mortar fire from 3 sides pressed the platoon back against the main line of resistance. Observing approximately 150 hostile troops silhouetted against the skyline advancing against his platoon, M/Sgt. Adams leaped to his feet, urged his men to fix bayonets, and he, with 13 members of his platoon, charged this hostile force with indomitable courage. Within 50 yards of the enemy M/Sgt. Adams was knocked to the ground when pierced in the leg by an enemy bullet. He jumped to his feet and, ignoring his wound, continued on to close with the enemy when he was knocked down 4 times from the concussion of grenades which had bounced off his body. Shouting orders he charged the enemy positions and engaged them in hand-to-hand combat where man after man fell before his terrific onslaught with bayonet and rifle butt. After nearly an hour of vicious action M/Sgt. Adams and his comrades routed the fanatical foe, killing over 50 and forcing the remainder to withdraw. Upon receiving orders that his battalion was moving back he provided cover fire while his men withdrew. M/Sgt. Adams' superb leadership, incredible courage, and consummate devotion to duty so inspired his comrades that the enemy attack was completely thwarted, saving his battalion from possible disaster. His sustained personal bravery and indomitable fighting spirit against overwhelming odds reflect the utmost glory upon himself and uphold the finest traditions of the infantry and the military service.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

ADAMS, WILLIAM E.
Rank: Major
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: A/227th Assault Helicopter Company
Division: 52d Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade
Born: 16 June 1939, Casper, Wyo.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Kansas City, Mo.
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue:
Accredited To:
Place / Date: Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, 25 May 1971

Citation

Maj. Adams distinguished himself on 25 May 1971 while serving as a helicopter pilot in Kontum Province in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, Maj. Adams volunteered to fly a lightly armed helicopter in an attempt to evacuate 3 seriously wounded soldiers from a small fire base which was under attack by a large enemy force. He made the decision with full knowledge that numerous antiaircraft weapons were positioned around the base and that the clear weather would afford the enemy gunners unobstructed view of all routes into the base. As he approached the base, the enemy gunners opened fire with heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms. Undaunted by the fusillade, he continued his approach determined to accomplish the mission. Displaying tremendous courage under fire, he calmly directed the attacks of supporting gunships while maintaining absolute control of the helicopter he was flying. He landed the aircraft at the fire base despite the ever-increasing enemy fire and calmly waited until the wounded soldiers were placed on board. As his aircraft departed from the fire base, it was struck and seriously damaged by enemy anti-aircraft fire and began descending. Flying with exceptional skill, he immediately regained control of the crippled aircraft and attempted a controlled landing. Despite his valiant efforts, the helicopter exploded, overturned, and plummeted to earth amid the hail of enemy fire. Maj. Adams' conspicuous gallantry, intrepidity, and humanitarian regard for his fellow man were in keeping with the most cherished traditions of the military service and reflected utmost credit on him and the U S. Army.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

ADKINSON, JOSEPH B.
Rank: Sergeant
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company C
Division: 119th Infantry, 30th Division
Born: 4 January 1892, Egypt, Tenn.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Memphis, Tenn.
G.O. Number: 59
Date of Issue: 12/31/1919
Accredited To:
Place / Date: Near Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918

Citation

When murderous machinegun fire at a range of 50 yards had made it impossible for his platoon to advance, and had caused the platoon to take cover Sgt. Adkinson alone, with the greatest intrepidity, rushed across the 50 yards of open ground directly into the face of the hostile machinegun kicked the gun from the parapet into the enemy trench, and at the point of the bayonet captured the 3 men manning the gun. The gallantry and quick decision of this soldier enabled the platoon to resume its advance.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

ADRIANCE, HARRY CHAPMAN
Rank: Corporal
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps
Company:
Division:
Born: 27 October 1864, Oswego, N.Y.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At:
G.O. Number: 55
Date of Issue:
Accredited To: Massachusetts
Place / Date:

Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adriance distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

Rank: Private First Class
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps
Company:
Division:
Born: 29 January 1925, Racine, Wis.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At:
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue:
Accredited To: Wisconsin
Place / Date:

Citation

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, 7 July 1944. When the enemy launched a fierce, determined counterattack against our positions and overran a neighboring artillery battalion, Pfc. Agerholm immediately volunteered to assist in the efforts to check the hostile attack and evacuate our wounded. Locating and appropriating an abandoned ambulance jeep, he repeatedly made extremely perilous trips under heavy rifle and mortar fire and single-handedly loaded and evacuated approximately 45 casualties, working tirelessly and with utter disregard for his own safety during a grueling period of more than 3 hours. Despite intense, persistent enemy fire, he ran out to aid 2 men whom he believed to be wounded marines but was himself mortally wounded by a Japanese sniper while carrying out his hazardous mission. Pfc. Agerholm's brilliant initiative, great personal valor and self-sacrificing efforts in the face of almost certain death reflect the highest credit upon himself and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

Rank: Paymaster's Steward
Organization: U.S. Navy
Company:
Division:
Born:
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: France
G.O. Number: 45
Date of Issue:
Accredited To:
Place / Date: Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864

Citation

Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. Aheam exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by his divisional officer for gallantry under enemy fire.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

AHERN, WILLIAM
Rank: Watertender
Organization: U.S. Navy
Company:
Division:
Born: 1861, Ireland
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At:
G.O. Number: 482
Date of Issue:
Accredited To: New York
Place / Date:

Citation

On board the U.S.S. Puritan at the time of the collapse of one of the crown sheets of boiler E of that vessel, 1 July 1897. Wrapped in wet cloths to protect his face and arms, Ahern entered the fireroom, crawled over the tops of the boilers and closed the auxiliary stop valve, disconnecting boiler E and removing the danger of disabling the other boilers.

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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

ALBANESE, LEWIS
Rank: Private First Class
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company B, 5th Battalion
Division: 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
Born: 27 April 1946, Venice, Italy
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Seattle, Wash.
G.O. Number: 12
Date of Issue: 04/03/1968
Accredited To:
Place / Date: Republic of Vietnam, 1 December 1966

Citation

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Albanese's platoon, while advancing through densely covered terrain to establish a blocking position, received intense automatic weapons fire from close range. As other members maneuvered to assault the enemy position, Pfc. Albanese was ordered to provide security for the left flank of the platoon. Suddenly, the left flank received fire from enemy located in a well-concealed ditch. Realizing the imminent danger to his comrades from this fire, Pfc. Albanese fixed his bayonet and moved aggressively into the ditch. His action silenced the sniper fire, enabling the platoon to resume movement toward the main enemy position. As the platoon continued to advance, the sound of heavy firing emanated from the left flank from a pitched battle that ensued in the ditch which Pfc. Albanese had entered. The ditch was actually a well-organized complex of enemy defenses designed to bring devastating flanking fire on the forces attacking the main position. Pfc. Albanese, disregarding the danger to himself, advanced 100 meters along the trench and killed 6 of the snipers, who were armed with automatic weapons. Having exhausted his ammunition, Pfc. Albanese was mortally wounded when he engaged and killed 2 more enemy soldiers in fierce hand-to-hand combat. His unparalleled actions saved the lives of many members of his platoon who otherwise would have fallen to the sniper fire from the ditch, and enabled his platoon to successfully advance against an enemy force of overwhelming numerical superiority. Pfc. Albanese's extraordinary heroism and supreme dedication to his comrades were commensurate with the finest traditions of the military service and remain a tribute to himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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The national flag of the United States of America, often simply referred to as the American flag, consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton (referred to specifically as the "union") bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars. The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and became the first states in the Union.[1] Nicknames for the flag include the "Stars and Stripes", "Old Glory",[2] and "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Susan A. Raby-Dunne
WE WILL WALK WITH YOU

From the dawn of man, there were guardians:
Honoured citizens, of the Warrior tribe.
They protected us, sometimes had to fight.
Then they healed with us, and were purified.

But they still exist, don’t you know that?
They’re the special ones, who are called to serve.
We still send them off, to fight foreign wars.
Then we let them down, when they come home hurt.

We will walk with you.
We will hear your stories.
We will care for you,
Until you heal your soul.
You belong to us;
We will share your burden.
We will care for you,
Until you’re whole again.

In this fractured age, we have lost our way.
We are ignorant, of the seasons turn,
The old rituals, and the circle’s lost.
For the Blessing Ways, we’ve begun to yearn.

You come back to us, but you’re still in hell.
We could see if we just looked in your eyes.
As societies, we have failed you.
We have turned our backs, on your silent cries.

We will walk with you.
We will hear your stories.
We will care for you,
Until you heal your soul.
We will bless your hearts.
We will ease your suffering.
We will bring you back,
Into the light again.

Will you trust us now, to do right by you?
Take your wounded hearts, gently in our hands
And to draw you in, to the old ways,
Of the healing rites, of the tribe of man.

We will walk with you.
We will hear your stories.
We will care for you,
Until you heal your soul.
You are part of us.
You’re our sons and daughters.
We will honour you,
When you return again.

And for those who fall, we’ll remember you.
Though your body’s gone, we still see the flame.
We still know you well, from the other side.
Love cannot be killed, and that love remains.
Spirit never dies, and that soul remains.

We will walk with you.
We will hear your stories.
We will care for you,
Until you heal your soul.
You belong to us.
You’re our sons and daughters.
We will honour you,
When you return again

©Copyright 2008 by Susan A. Raby-Dunne

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Military Tribute 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

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Force Majeure wrote:

Tribute to American Military – 15 Pig Downs Down!
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
It was like, you know, like basically you know, it was bad!
When Yankees Go Down, They Stay Down.

Get back down on my d!ck, hoe!

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Force Majeure wrote:

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You're vocabulary is improving, Bed Pan, but you don't have to grease him so hard. RedButt's "your boy" without all the foreplay.

Take your gay Spam somewhere else, FREAK.