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David Bellavia of Vets for Freedom is a former Army Staff Sergeant who served in the First Infantry Division for six years. His leadership recommended David for the Medal of Honor, and he has been nominated for the Distinguished Service Cross. Both awards are still under review. He has received the Silver Star, the Bronze […]
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Someone You Should Know tonight featured two stories, both related to the blogosphere in some way. The first story we featured was about Sgt. 1st Class James D. Priestap. James was the brother-in-law of Wizbang blogger Kim Priestrap. We shared a beautiful tribute Kim wrote. Here is a tribute from someone who served under James, […]
Just last night I was watching a show about the Medal of Honor and they told the story of President Truman, and what he would tell men he was presenting with this award, I would rather have this award than be president of the United States. That is how big an honor this is. When […]
Matt from Blackfive joined us as he does every week at 9pm EST for another edition of Someone You Should Know, our weekly collaboration to bring the untold, inspirational true stories of the men and women fighting for us around the world to the radio. This week we heard the amazing story of Lance Corporal […]
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In honor of the Democratic National Committee, who recently posted photos of Canadian soldiers on their website to show how much they supported our troops… Platoon 7 of Charlie Company of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment The Canadians called in strike after strike on the Taliban positions. The battle raged for 3 […]
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SEAL falls on grenade to save comrades CORONADO, Calif. – A Navy SEAL sacrificed his life to save his comrades by throwing himself on top of a grenade Iraqi insurgents tossed into their sniper hideout, fellow members of the elite force said. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor had been near the only door […]
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Matt from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly collaboration to bring the inspirational, true stories of the men and women fighting for us around the world to the radio. This week, Matt focused on SGT 1st Class Paul Ray Smith, the only soldier to win the Congressional Medal of […]
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