April 17, 2012 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON, DC - On May 16, President Barack Obama will award Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Specialist Sabo will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on May 10, 1970, while serving as a rifleman in Company D, 3d Battalion, 506th … [Read more...]
Your Momma Wears Combat Boots
Commentary by Col. Michael Underkofler 514th Air Mobility Wing JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J.- On the small-town playground of my childhood, the comeback quip of last resort after being physically or verbally pummeled was "Well, your momma wears combat boots." It was the juvenile equivalent of today's profane four-letter bombs, but with bigger consequences. If used, … [Read more...]
Osprey Crashes During Military Exercise Killing Two
An MV-22 Osprey operating from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) crashed in a Royal Moroccan military training area southwest of Agadir, Morocco, while participating in the bilateral Exercise African Lion. Four U.S. Marine Corps personnel were on the aircraft at the time of the incident. Two personnel died as a result of their injuries sustained in the crash. … [Read more...]
911 Calls from Navy Jet Crash Released
On April 6th, An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 crashed into some local apartments in Virginia Beach, Va. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 12:05 p.m., the jet crashed just after takeoff at a location just off of the base. ABC News has released video from the Navy Jet crash from bystanders calling into 911. video … [Read more...]
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2012
April 9, 2012 White House Office For more than 200 years, members of our Armed Forces have upheld an oath to protect and defend. In times of war, generations have answered our country's call with courage and valor, braving the peril of combat and pressing onward in the face of tremendous adversity. Their extraordinary service reflects our highest ideals, and their sacrifice … [Read more...]