This is a discussion on Marine Receives Navy Cross within the Law Enforcement, Military & Homeland Security Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; This is old news but I thought it worth posting. The Jessica Lynch story received so much attention that these squared away Marines didn't get ...
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This is old news but I thought it worth posting. The Jessica Lynch story received so much attention that these squared away Marines didn't get the respect they deserve (IMHO). Gunny (now a 1Sgt) has an interesting comment on the video game generations performance under fire.
http://defendamerica.mil/profiles/au...pr080604a.html
"May God be with you and may the devil be crushed underfoot as you march for peace on the skulls of our enemies, for goodwill, security and a quality of life that comes only with democracy, " - Ted Nugent
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My father-in-law was a WWII marine aviator in the Pacific, he got the Navy Cross and the Silver Star for downing 18 enemy aircraft. Thank God the Warrior Spirit lives on in todays fighting men....
Former Army Infantry Captain; 25 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.
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From the article it sounds like a pretty rough time...most in this country won't have to experience that, thanks to those men & women. Hopefully the ranks will continue to fill with those like them...
noli nothis permittere te terere...
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Will we ever hear the REAL Jessica Lynch story? Have we already heard it? It's really too bad that the above story didn't / hasen't gotten more press. This soldier is the real hero. ---------
One hell of a rough ride indeed.''Brothers in Arms'' does I think sum that up very well.Lehew believes the Marine Corps' greatness comes from Marines pitted in days like this one and the camaraderie that comes from fighting side-by-side.
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
There was also an Army SFC (?) that got the MoH, and a lot less publicity than Jessica.
Rick
EOD - Initial success or total failure
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The lists I've seen list 2 Marines with 18.5 kills. So, either your FIL was Marion Carl, or Wilbur Thomas.Originally Posted by ExSoldier762
Which one is it? Enquiring minds want to know.
(Just FYI, I'm also an amateur military aviation historian. It's only a hobby, only a hobby....NO! It's my freaking life!!)
"Big Gay Al" Lowe
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Yeah, well, these guys were...GUYS. That's why SHE got so much attention. Frankly, from the stuff I heard about it after it was long over, the other woman (the black large one) should have gotten a medal. I don't know which one, I'm no expert on that. But I guess if you don't have blond hair, blue eyes, and don't look like a fashion model, you're out of the running.
"Big Gay Al" Lowe
Big Gay Al's Big Gay (Gun) Blog
Coordinator, Michigan Pink Pistols
Of course I carry a gun, you would too if you were called "Big Gay Al."
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