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Medal of Honor recipient ‘Mighty Thor’ spoke to packed house at The Pritzker
The US Report —
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By Chris Carter Petty Officer Michael E. Thornton, a Navy Seal, spoke at The Pritzker Military Library about actions that led to his receiving the Medal of Honor. [Photo by Chris N. Seger; used with permission of Mishalov.com] Ask someone what their idea of a hero is and the answer could be anything from ...21 hours ago -
Harvard’s 16 Medal of Honor Heroes
The Moderate Voice —
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On the occasion of Veterans Day, I wrote about Medal of Honor recipients in general, but specifically about how one would expect that many of the Medal of Honor recipients would be graduates of our service academies. And indeed, 82 West Point graduates and 74 Annapolis graduates have gone on to earn that high honor. ...3 days ago -
The Congressional Medal of Honor
Proof Positive —
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Lieutenant Colonel Joe M. Jackson Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Lt. Col. Jackson distinguished himself as pilot of a C-123 aircraft. Lt. Col. Jackson volunteered to attempt the rescue of a 3-man USAF Combat Control Team ...5 days ago -
St. Edmunds Medal of Honor
The Resident —
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Pictured with Bishop Michael Cote, Diocese of Norwich (far left) and Father Thomas Hoar, President of St. Edmund’s Retreat of Enders Island (far right) are the 2009 St. Edmund’s Medal of Honor Recipients: (l-r) the Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., President of Fairfield University; Noreen M. Kepple, Preschool ...5 days ago -
Sgt Kimberly Munley for the Congressional Medal of Honor?
TexasFred —
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Sgt Kimberly Munley for the Congressional Medal of Honor?There is a Facebook group touts Sgt Kimberly Munley for her actions during the attack at Ft. Hood recently. This group supports Munley and seeks to have her receive the Congressional Medal of Honor! Criteria: The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President, in ...1 week ago -
Lewis Millett Dies at 88 - Awarded the Medal of Honor
American Ranger —
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We have lost another great American warrior. The Washington Post tells the story of Medal of Honor winner Lewis L. Millett, who died on November 14. * * * * Lewis L. Millett, 88 Daring soldier was awarded Medal of Honor By Adam Bernstein Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Lewis L. ...1 week ago -
Face of Defense: Soldier Who Led Last Bayonet Charge Dies
Stupidica —
Authority: 176
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millett, who earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what reportedly was the last major American bayonet charge, died Nov 14. Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millet wears his Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and other medals ...1 week ago -
Medal of Honor Coins
Coin Collecting News —
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The Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 was signed into law by President Obama in early Nov. 2006. It calls for the United States Mint to create up to 500,000 $1 silver coins and 100,000 $5 gold coins in 2011 to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Medal of Honor. The legislation was introduced in ...1 week ago -
The Congressional Medal of Honor
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Petty Officer Robert R. Ingram Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Corpsman with Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines against elements of a North Vietnam Aggressor (NVA) battalion in Quang Ngai Province Republic ...1 week ago -
Medal of Honor re-invention “simply stunning”
That VideoGame Blog —
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Nick Earl, senior VP of the EA Games Label, calls the company’s upcoming revitalization of the Medal of Honor series “simply stunning,” a memo to employees shows . “[EALA studio head] Sean Decker and Greg Goodrich have been leading a re-invention” of the series, he says, adding that they “couldn’t be ...1 week ago -
November 17, 2009: Presidency Lincoln Cent Launch Ceremony, Gold Buying Activity, COTY Nominations
Coin Update —
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Welcome to Coin Update! Were back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First, a report from the launch ceremony of the 2009 Lincoln Presidency Cent. Also, the increased buying activity for gold, Coin of the Year nominations, Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin final mintages, Medal ...1 week ago -
EA Talks Command & Conquers "New Digital Model," Medal of Honor "Re-invention" [Electronic Arts]
Kotaku —
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In a memo to employees today, Nick Earl, EA Games Label senior VP, confirmed the closure of Pandemic Studios LA . He also touched on a new direction for two of its key franchises, Command & Conquer and Medal of Honor. Last week, we reported that the core Command & Conquer team would be let go following ...1 week ago -
Congress Approves a Coin for Medal of Honor Winners (Graham, Kirk, Kerry alert)
Stupidica —
Authority: 176
There are few organizations in the United States as steeped in tradition as the military. And one of the oldest customs is the giving of "challenge coins," privately made medallions stamped with a unit or service emblem. The ritual reportedly started during World War I, when new aviators were given coins from officers ...2 weeks ago -
Lewis L. Millett, R.I.P.
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Last March 25, Lewis Millett was honored here as a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. His citation is here . Medal of Honor recipient Lewis Millett of Idyllwild died Saturday morning at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center in Loma Linda. He was 88. "He had a brief hospitalization. He came in ...2 weeks ago -
Medal Of Honor series not dead after all
GAMER.BLORGE —
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The Medal Of Honor series was/is an important one as it set the tone and acted as the basis for series which came after it. Most notably, of course, it led to the creation of Infinity Ward and the creation of the Call Of Duty series. Modern Warfare 2 has been ultra successful so is [...]Related posts: The Sims hits ...2 weeks ago -
Medal of Honor recipient Lewis Millett, hero of Battle of Bayonet Hill, passes
The US Report —
Authority: 124
by Chris Carter Capt. Louis L. Millett, 88, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Nov. 14 in Loma Linda, Calif.[Photo from Crushing Chris} In 1940, Lewis L. "Red" Millett, a 17 year old native of Mechanic Falls, Maine, dropped out of high school and joined the Army Air Corps in order to fight the ...2 weeks ago -
Sgt Kimberly Munley for the Congressional Medal of Honor!
NOAH DAVID SIMON : —
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via facebook.com Posted via web from noahdavidsimons posterous2 weeks ago -
Navy Asked to Name Destroyer for Chaplain
God and Country —
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Rep. Michael McMahon (D-NY) has asked Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to name an upcoming destroyer for Chaplain (Lt.) Vincent Capodanno. The Chaplain served with the Marines in Vietnam in 1967. He was killed by the North Vietnamese while giving last rites to wounded and dying Marines and helping a wounded ...2 weeks ago -
A Simple Blue Ribbon
The Garnet Spy —
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Major General James Livingston (Ret.) has endorsed Kelly Payne for Superintendent of Education.When this man speaks, people should listen.2 weeks ago -
Heroes to Remember: Ed Freeman, November 20, 1927 – August 20, 2008
LES FEMMES - THE TRUTH —
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This story has been travelling around the internet since August, but it seems especially appropriate to post it at this time between Veterans Day when we honor our military and Thanksgiving when we express our gratitude for our blessings. Ed Freeman is one of those blessings. Ed would have been 81 this Friday, but ...2 weeks ago
